Journal profile · ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
Chinese Space Science and Technology
ISSN 1000-758X · Chinese Academy of Space Technology
Chinese Space Science and Technology: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; 4 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Chinese Space Science and Technology is published by Chinese Academy of Space Technology and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Space Satellite Systems and Control, Inertial Sensor and Navigation and Spacecraft Design and Technology, together about 33.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Aerospace Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The publishing scope covers system and subsystem technologies of spacecraft, launch vehicle, astrodynamics, TT&C, spacecraft re-entry and return technology, space electronics, telemetry, space energy, space communication, space navigation and positioning, space environment engineering, space materials and technology, integrated tests, space technology applications and space technology development trend, etc.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
Editor-in-chief YE PeijianPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 101 in mainland China (about 94%); most named Mainland China 101, Hong Kong, China 1, Japan 1, France 1, Italy 1 (108 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Space Satellite Systems and ControlEngineering13.4%
- Inertial Sensor and NavigationEngineering12.5%
- Spacecraft Design and TechnologyEngineering7.3%
- Satellite Communication SystemsEngineering6.1%
- Plasma Diagnostics and ApplicationsEngineering4.9%
- Optical Systems and Laser TechnologyEngineering4.7%
- GNSS positioning and interferenceEngineering3.8%
- Spacecraft Dynamics and ControlEngineering3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Aerospace | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Aerospace | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Aerospace | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CSCD, CSA, 知网, 万方, 维普Publisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.43LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.41LetPub ·
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 36.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 99LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 247 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 14 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 50 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted6
- research papersThe article types include research papers, thematic discussions, and scientific reviews.Length not stated
- scientific reviewsThe article types include research papers, thematic discussions, and scientific reviews.Length not stated
- special discussionsArticle types include research papers, technical reports, special discussions, technological reviews and so onLength not stated
- technical reportsArticle types include research papers, technical reports, special discussions, technological reviews and so onLength not stated
- technological reviewsArticle types include research papers, technical reports, special discussions, technological reviews and so onLength not stated
- thematic discussionsThe article types include research papers, thematic discussions, and scientific reviews.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Confidentiality approval and institute recommendation letter required. Model summary
Manuscripts should not be involved in confidential breach. Any matters involving confidentiality should be reported to the competent department of the institute for approval. A recommendation letter which certifies the institute agrees with publishing the paper is required.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Promotes academic diversity and vigorous debate; academic democracy and open discussions. Model summary
This journal adheres to the principle of promoting academic diversity and vigorous debate.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Chinese Academy of Space Technology
- ISSN
- 1000-758X
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Chinese Space Science and Technology
What CAS zone is Chinese Space Science and Technology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Chinese Space Science and Technology is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Aerospace. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
Where are the editorial board members of Chinese Space Science and Technology based?
Of the 108 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 101 (about 94%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (101), Hong Kong, China (1) and Japan (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Chinese Space Science and Technology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Chinese Space Science and Technology is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Chinese Space Science and Technology open access, and what is the APC?
Chinese Space Science and Technology is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .