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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Space and Planetary Science

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Space And Planetary Science, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Space and Planetary Science falls under area Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics


Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 51. ISSN of this journal is/are 15454282, 00664146.

Impact Score: 29.63 h-Index: 220 SJR: 12.736 Overall Ranking: 51



2. Astronomy and Astrophysics Review


Astronomy and Astrophysics Review is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of Astronomy and Astrophysics Review is 94. ISSN of this journal is/are 09354956, 14320754.

Impact Score: 28.38 h-Index: 84 SJR: 9.465 Overall Ranking: 94


3. Living Reviews in Solar Physics


Living Reviews in Solar Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Living Reviews in Solar Physics is 146. ISSN of this journal is/are 16144961, 23673648.

Impact Score: 30.29 h-Index: 74 SJR: 7.431 Overall Ranking: 146


4. Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences


Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences is 214. ISSN of this journal is/are 846597.

Impact Score: 12.94 h-Index: 187 SJR: 5.885 Overall Ranking: 214


5. Astrophysical Journal Letters


Astrophysical Journal Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 491. ISSN of this journal is/are 20418213, 20418205.

Impact Score: 10.74 h-Index: 212 SJR: 3.713 Overall Ranking: 491



6. New Astronomy Reviews


New Astronomy Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of New Astronomy Reviews is 495. ISSN of this journal is/are 13876473.

Impact Score: 24.77 h-Index: 67 SJR: 3.697 Overall Ranking: 495


7. Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series


Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal, Supplement Series is 597. ISSN of this journal is/are 15384365, 00670049.

Impact Score: 7.72 h-Index: 286 SJR: 3.344 Overall Ranking: 597


8. Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific


Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Institute of Physics Publishing. The overall rank of Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is 941. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046280, 15383873.

Impact Score: 7.22 h-Index: 181 SJR: 2.517 Overall Ranking: 941


9. Journal of High Energy Astrophysics


Journal of High Energy Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of High Energy Astrophysics is 1091. ISSN of this journal is/are 22144048.

Impact Score: 11.97 h-Index: 29 SJR: 2.32 Overall Ranking: 1091



10. Space Science Reviews


Space Science Reviews is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Space Science Reviews is 1118. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729672, 00386308.

Impact Score: 6.91 h-Index: 190 SJR: 2.289 Overall Ranking: 1118


11. Earth and Planetary Science Letters


Earth and Planetary Science Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 1150. ISSN of this journal is/are 0012821X.

Impact Score: 5.44 h-Index: 301 SJR: 2.254 Overall Ranking: 1150


12. Astronomical Journal


Astronomical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astronomical Journal is 1174. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046256, 15383881.

Impact Score: 4.78 h-Index: 276 SJR: 2.229 Overall Ranking: 1174


13. Astrophysical Journal


Astrophysical Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Astrophysical Journal is 1385. ISSN of this journal is/are 0004637X, 15384357.

Impact Score: 5.22 h-Index: 499 SJR: 2.038 Overall Ranking: 1385



14. Astronomy and Astrophysics


Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by EDP Sciences. The overall rank of Astronomy and Astrophysics is 1482. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046361, 14320746.

Impact Score: 5.19 h-Index: 361 SJR: 1.968 Overall Ranking: 1482


15. Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia


Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia is 1606. ISSN of this journal is/are 13233580, 14486083.

Impact Score: 4.10 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.885 Overall Ranking: 1606


16. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth


Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth is 1713. ISSN of this journal is/are 21699356, 21699313.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 284 SJR: 1.82 Overall Ranking: 1713


17. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society


Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society is 1910. ISSN of this journal is/are 13652966, 00358711.

Impact Score: 4.68 h-Index: 391 SJR: 1.702 Overall Ranking: 1910


18. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters


Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters is 1941. ISSN of this journal is/are 17453925, 17453933.

Impact Score: 4.38 h-Index: 125 SJR: 1.688 Overall Ranking: 1941


19. Astrodynamics


Astrodynamics is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Tsinghua University Press. The overall rank of Astrodynamics is 2138. ISSN of this journal is/are 25220098.

Impact Score: 6.98 h-Index: 23 SJR: 1.598 Overall Ranking: 2138


20. Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets


Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research E: Planets is 2140. ISSN of this journal is/are 21699100, 21699097.

Impact Score: 3.92 h-Index: 178 SJR: 1.598 Overall Ranking: 2140


21. Planetary Science Journal


Planetary Science Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Planetary Science Journal is 2178. ISSN of this journal is/are 26323338.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.582 Overall Ranking: 2178


22. Space: Science and Technology (United States)


Space: Science and Technology (United States) is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by American Association for the Advancement of Science. The overall rank of Space: Science and Technology (United States) is 2242. ISSN of this journal is/are 26927659.

Impact Score: 6.86 h-Index: 17 SJR: 1.553 Overall Ranking: 2242


23. Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres


Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres is a journal covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres is 2260. ISSN of this journal is/are 2169897X, 21698996.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 137 SJR: 1.545 Overall Ranking: 2260


24. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans


Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans is 2682. ISSN of this journal is/are 21699291, 21699275.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 214 SJR: 1.405 Overall Ranking: 2682


25. Physics of the Dark Universe


Physics of the Dark Universe is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Physics of the Dark Universe is 2838. ISSN of this journal is/are 22126864.

Impact Score: 6.00 h-Index: 58 SJR: 1.362 Overall Ranking: 2838


26. Space Policy


Space Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Space Policy is 3424. ISSN of this journal is/are 02659646, 1879338X.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.227 Overall Ranking: 3424


27. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics


Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q1); Control and Systems Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). The overall rank of Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics is 3468. ISSN of this journal is/are 15333884, 07315090.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 170 SJR: 1.218 Overall Ranking: 3468


28. Icarus


Icarus is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Icarus is 4407. ISSN of this journal is/are 10902643, 00191035.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 177 SJR: 1.059 Overall Ranking: 4407


29. npj Microgravity


npj Microgravity is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of npj Microgravity is 4493. ISSN of this journal is/are 23738065.

Impact Score: 4.41 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.045 Overall Ranking: 4493


30. Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan


Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan is 4953. ISSN of this journal is/are 2053051X, 00046264.

Impact Score: 2.64 h-Index: 112 SJR: 0.985 Overall Ranking: 4953


31. Experimental Astronomy


Experimental Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Experimental Astronomy is 5257. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729508, 09226435.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.951 Overall Ranking: 5257


32. IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine


IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine is 5851. ISSN of this journal is/are 8858985.

Impact Score: 3.69 h-Index: 75 SJR: 0.884 Overall Ranking: 5851


33. Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology


Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The overall rank of Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology is 6254. ISSN of this journal is/are 25278045, 25281410.

Impact Score: 5.85 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6254


34. Journal of Propulsion and Power


Journal of Propulsion and Power is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Fuel Technology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). The overall rank of Journal of Propulsion and Power is 6257. ISSN of this journal is/are 15333876, 07484658.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 121 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6257


35. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry


ACS Earth and Space Chemistry is a journal covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q2); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by American Chemical Society. The overall rank of ACS Earth and Space Chemistry is 6264. ISSN of this journal is/are 24723452.

Impact Score: 3.06 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6264


36. Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics


Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics is 6380. ISSN of this journal is/are 21699402, 21699380.

Impact Score: 2.89 h-Index: 204 SJR: 0.834 Overall Ranking: 6380


37. Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate


Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate is a journal covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by EDP Sciences. The overall rank of Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate is 6381. ISSN of this journal is/are 21157251.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.834 Overall Ranking: 6381


38. Life


Life is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Paleontology (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Life is 6507. ISSN of this journal is/are 20751729.

Impact Score: 3.62 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.824 Overall Ranking: 6507


39. Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors


Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q1); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors is 6508. ISSN of this journal is/are 18727395, 00319201.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 130 SJR: 0.824 Overall Ranking: 6508


40. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets


Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA). The overall rank of Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets is 6543. ISSN of this journal is/are 15336794, 00224650.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 92 SJR: 0.821 Overall Ranking: 6543


41. Meteoritics and Planetary Science


Meteoritics and Planetary Science is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Meteoritics and Planetary Science is 6835. ISSN of this journal is/are 10869379.

Impact Score: 2.23 h-Index: 118 SJR: 0.795 Overall Ranking: 6835


42. Astrobiology


Astrobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Astrobiology is 7011. ISSN of this journal is/are 15578070, 15311074.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 109 SJR: 0.78 Overall Ranking: 7011


43. Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics


Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by IOP Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics is 7062. ISSN of this journal is/are 16744527.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.777 Overall Ranking: 7062


44. Earth, Planets and Space


Earth, Planets and Space is a journal covering the categories related to Geology (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Earth, Planets and Space is 7094. ISSN of this journal is/are 18805981, 13438832.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 96 SJR: 0.773 Overall Ranking: 7094


45. Solar Physics


Solar Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Solar Physics is 7265. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380938, 1573093X.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 134 SJR: 0.76 Overall Ranking: 7265


46. Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems


Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Instrumentation (Q1); Mechanical Engineering (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Control and Systems Engineering (Q2); Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by SPIE. The overall rank of Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems is 7735. ISSN of this journal is/are 23294221, 23294124.

Impact Score: 3.19 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.726 Overall Ranking: 7735


47. Advances in Space Research


Advances in Space Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q2); Geophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Space Research is 8043. ISSN of this journal is/are 02731177, 18791948.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 124 SJR: 0.704 Overall Ranking: 8043


48. Annales Geophysicae


Annales Geophysicae is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geology (Q1); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of Annales Geophysicae is 8240. ISSN of this journal is/are 14320576, 09927689.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 109 SJR: 0.69 Overall Ranking: 8240


49. Journal of the Astronautical Sciences


Journal of the Astronautical Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Springer US. The overall rank of Journal of the Astronautical Sciences is 8260. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219142, 21950571.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.689 Overall Ranking: 8260


50. Acta Astronomica


Acta Astronomica is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Copernicus Foundation for Polish Astronomy. The overall rank of Acta Astronomica is 8304. ISSN of this journal is/are 15237.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 68 SJR: 0.685 Overall Ranking: 8304


51. Earth and Planetary Physics


Earth and Planetary Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Earth and Planetary Physics is 8820. ISSN of this journal is/are 20963955.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.651 Overall Ranking: 8820


52. Astronomy and Computing


Astronomy and Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Astronomy and Computing is 8885. ISSN of this journal is/are 22131337.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.647 Overall Ranking: 8885


53. Planetary and Space Science


Planetary and Space Science is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Planetary and Space Science is 9554. ISSN of this journal is/are 320633.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 111 SJR: 0.607 Overall Ranking: 9554


54. Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy


Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer India. The overall rank of Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy is 10277. ISSN of this journal is/are 2506335.

Impact Score: 1.64 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.566 Overall Ranking: 10277


55. Geobios


Geobios is a journal covering the categories related to Paleontology (Q2); Stratigraphy (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l.. The overall rank of Geobios is 10430. ISSN of this journal is/are 00166995, 17775728.

Impact Score: 1.43 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.558 Overall Ranking: 10430


56. Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica


Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. The overall rank of Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica is 10760. ISSN of this journal is/are 1851101.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.541 Overall Ranking: 10760


57. CEAS Space Journal


CEAS Space Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer-Verlag Wien. The overall rank of CEAS Space Journal is 11356. ISSN of this journal is/are 18682502, 18682510.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.512 Overall Ranking: 11356


58. International Journal of Modern Physics D


International Journal of Modern Physics D is a journal covering the categories related to Mathematical Physics (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by World Scientific. The overall rank of International Journal of Modern Physics D is 11405. ISSN of this journal is/are 02182718, 17936594.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 97 SJR: 0.51 Overall Ranking: 11405


59. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics


Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics is 11612. ISSN of this journal is/are 13646826.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 106 SJR: 0.499 Overall Ranking: 11612


60. Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy


Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q2); Computational Mathematics (Q2); Modeling and Simulation (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Mathematical Physics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy is 12682. ISSN of this journal is/are 15729478, 09232958.

Impact Score: 1.43 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.448 Overall Ranking: 12682


61. Discover Life


Discover Life is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Discover Life is 13166. ISSN of this journal is/are 29482976.

Impact Score: 1.27 h-Index: 73 SJR: 0.427 Overall Ranking: 13166


62. Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences


Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Computers in Earth Sciences (Q2); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3); Oceanography (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences is 13388. ISSN of this journal is/are 25208209, 25208195.

Impact Score: 1.88 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.418 Overall Ranking: 13388


63. Advances in Geosciences


Advances in Geosciences is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Copernicus Publications. The overall rank of Advances in Geosciences is 13667. ISSN of this journal is/are 16807340, 16807359.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.405 Overall Ranking: 13667


64. New Astronomy


New Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Instrumentation (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of New Astronomy is 13766. ISSN of this journal is/are 13841092, 13841076.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.401 Overall Ranking: 13766


65. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer


Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2); Condensed Matter Physics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by AIAA International. The overall rank of Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer is 13890. ISSN of this journal is/are 15336808, 08878722.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 80 SJR: 0.396 Overall Ranking: 13890


66. Yuhang Xuebao/Journal of Astronautics


Yuhang Xuebao/Journal of Astronautics is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Chinese Society of Astronautics. The overall rank of Yuhang Xuebao/Journal of Astronautics is 13915. ISSN of this journal is/are 10001328.

Impact Score: 1.69 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.395 Overall Ranking: 13915


67. Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society


Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Korean Astronomical Society. The overall rank of Journal of the Korean Astronomical Society is 14129. ISSN of this journal is/are 12254614, 2288890X.

Impact Score: 0.83 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.387 Overall Ranking: 14129


68. Hangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica


Hangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Applied Mathematics (Q3); Modeling and Simulation (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by AAAS Press of Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The overall rank of Hangkong Xuebao/Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica is 14171. ISSN of this journal is/are 10006893.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.385 Overall Ranking: 14171


69. Astrophysics and Space Science


Astrophysics and Space Science is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Astrophysics and Space Science is 14342. ISSN of this journal is/are 0004640X, 1572946X.

Impact Score: 1.50 h-Index: 82 SJR: 0.378 Overall Ranking: 14342


70. Astronomy Letters


Astronomy Letters is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Astronomy Letters is 15407. ISSN of this journal is/are 10637737, 15626873.

Impact Score: 0.88 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.34 Overall Ranking: 15407


71. Artificial Satellites


Artificial Satellites is a journal covering the categories related to Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Wydawnictwo Centrum Badan Kosmicznych. The overall rank of Artificial Satellites is 15464. ISSN of this journal is/are 20836104, 0208841X.

Impact Score: 1.11 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.338 Overall Ranking: 15464


72. Astronomische Nachrichten


Astronomische Nachrichten is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Wiley-VCH Verlag. The overall rank of Astronomische Nachrichten is 15715. ISSN of this journal is/are 00046337, 15213994.

Impact Score: 0.82 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.33 Overall Ranking: 15715


73. Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences


Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences. The overall rank of Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences is 16097. ISSN of this journal is/are 5493811.

Impact Score: 0.92 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.318 Overall Ranking: 16097


74. International Journal of Astrobiology


International Journal of Astrobiology is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q3); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Astrobiology is 16350. ISSN of this journal is/are 14735504, 14753006.

Impact Score: 1.07 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.309 Overall Ranking: 16350


75. Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies


Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Allerton Press Inc.. The overall rank of Kinematics and Physics of Celestial Bodies is 16643. ISSN of this journal is/are 19348401, 08845913.

Impact Score: 0.72 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.3 Overall Ranking: 16643


76. Aerospace Systems


Aerospace Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Computers in Earth Sciences (Q3); Control and Systems Engineering (Q3); Mechanical Engineering (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Aerospace Systems is 16728. ISSN of this journal is/are 25233955.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.297 Overall Ranking: 16728


77. Solar System Research


Solar System Research is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Solar System Research is 16972. ISSN of this journal is/are 00380946, 16083423.

Impact Score: 0.77 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.29 Overall Ranking: 16972


78. Discover Space


Discover Space is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Discover Space is 17050. ISSN of this journal is/are 2948295X.

Impact Score: 1.00 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.287 Overall Ranking: 17050


79. Hongwai yu Jiguang Gongcheng/Infrared and Laser Engineering


Hongwai yu Jiguang Gongcheng/Infrared and Laser Engineering is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics (Q3); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q3). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Hongwai yu Jiguang Gongcheng/Infrared and Laser Engineering is 17785. ISSN of this journal is/are 10072276.

Impact Score: 1.08 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.269 Overall Ranking: 17785


80. Advances in Astronomy


Advances in Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Advances in Astronomy is 18121. ISSN of this journal is/are 16877977, 16877969.

Impact Score: 0.90 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.261 Overall Ranking: 18121


81. Advances in Astronautics Science and Technology


Advances in Astronautics Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Advances in Astronautics Science and Technology is 18244. ISSN of this journal is/are 25245252, 25245260.

Impact Score: 0.86 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.258 Overall Ranking: 18244


82. Journal of Deep Space Exploration


Journal of Deep Space Exploration is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Beijing Institute of Technology Press. The overall rank of Journal of Deep Space Exploration is 18508. ISSN of this journal is/are 20969287.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.252 Overall Ranking: 18508


83. Geomagnetism and Aeronomy


Geomagnetism and Aeronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Geophysics (Q3); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy is 19020. ISSN of this journal is/are 00167932, 1555645X.

Impact Score: 0.68 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.24 Overall Ranking: 19020


84. Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A


Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by The Aeronautical and Astronautical Society of the Republic of China. The overall rank of Journal of Aeronautics, Astronautics and Aviation, Series A is 19237. ISSN of this journal is/are 19907710.

Impact Score: 1.09 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.236 Overall Ranking: 19237


85. Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy


Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q3); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q3); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Institute of Radio Astronomy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The overall rank of Radio Physics and Radio Astronomy is 19970. ISSN of this journal is/are 24157007, 10279636.

Impact Score: 0.34 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.222 Overall Ranking: 19970


86. Space Science and Technology


Space Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Publishing House Akademperiodyka. The overall rank of Space Science and Technology is 20680. ISSN of this journal is/are 25181459, 15618889.

Impact Score: 0.54 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.209 Overall Ranking: 20680


87. Solnecno-Zemnaa Fizika


Solnecno-Zemnaa Fizika is a journal covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q4); Geophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Academic Publishing Center INFRA - M. The overall rank of Solnecno-Zemnaa Fizika is 20943. ISSN of this journal is/are 25000535, 24124737.

Impact Score: 0.46 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.204 Overall Ranking: 20943


88. Geomorfologiya i Paleogeografiya


Geomorfologiya i Paleogeografiya is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q4); Earth-Surface Processes (Q4); Geology (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Russian Academy of Sciences. The overall rank of Geomorfologiya i Paleogeografiya is 21546. ISSN of this journal is/are 29491797, 29491789.

Impact Score: 0.48 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.194 Overall Ranking: 21546


89. Transactions of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics


Transactions of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Nanjing University of Aeronautics an Astronautics. The overall rank of Transactions of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics is 21768. ISSN of this journal is/are 10051120.

Impact Score: 0.46 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.191 Overall Ranking: 21768


90. Cosmic Research


Cosmic Research is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Cosmic Research is 21788. ISSN of this journal is/are 00109525, 16083075.

Impact Score: 0.63 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.19 Overall Ranking: 21788


91. Workshop Solar Influences on the Magnetosphere, Ionosphere and Atmosphere


Workshop Solar Influences on the Magnetosphere, Ionosphere and Atmosphere is a book series covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q4); Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q4); Geophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Workshop Solar Influences on the Magnetosphere, Ionosphere and Atmosphere is 21840. ISSN of this journal is/are 23677570.

Impact Score: 0.14 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.19 Overall Ranking: 21840


92. Open Astronomy


Open Astronomy is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Open Astronomy is 21892. ISSN of this journal is/are 25436376.

Impact Score: 0.57 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.189 Overall Ranking: 21892


93. Astronomy Reports


Astronomy Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Pleiades Publishing. The overall rank of Astronomy Reports is 21915. ISSN of this journal is/are 10637729, 15626881.

Impact Score: 0.40 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.188 Overall Ranking: 21915


94. Observatory


Observatory is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The overall rank of Observatory is 22363. ISSN of this journal is/are 297704.

Impact Score: 0.26 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.182 Overall Ranking: 22363


95. JBIS - Journal of the British Interplanetary Society


JBIS - Journal of the British Interplanetary Society is a journal covering the categories related to Aerospace Engineering (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by British Interplanetary Society. The overall rank of JBIS - Journal of the British Interplanetary Society is 22619. ISSN of this journal is/are 0007084X.

Impact Score: 0.20 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.178 Overall Ranking: 22619


96. Space-Integrated-Ground Information Networks


Space-Integrated-Ground Information Networks is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Beijing Xintong Media Co., Ltd.. The overall rank of Space-Integrated-Ground Information Networks is 22642. ISSN of this journal is/are 20968930.

Impact Score: 0.67 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.178 Overall Ranking: 22642


97. Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics


Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics is 22819. ISSN of this journal is/are 2751062.

Impact Score: 0.47 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.174 Overall Ranking: 22819


98. Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings


Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Computer Science Applications (Q4); Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4); Spectroscopy (Q4). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Astrophysics and Space Science Proceedings is 26774. ISSN of this journal is/are 15706605, 15706591.

Impact Score: 0.14 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.125 Overall Ranking: 26774


99. Advances in Planetary Science


Advances in Planetary Science is a book series covering the categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by World Scientific. The overall rank of Advances in Planetary Science is 26980. ISSN of this journal is/are 25298062, 25298054.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 2 SJR: 0.123 Overall Ranking: 26980


100. Turkish Journal of Remote Sensing


Turkish Journal of Remote Sensing is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q4); Earth-Surface Processes (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by . The overall rank of Turkish Journal of Remote Sensing is 27088. ISSN of this journal is/are 26874997.

Impact Score: 0.21 h-Index: 3 SJR: 0.123 Overall Ranking: 27088








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Space and Planetary Science or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Space and Planetary Science


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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