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Acta Astronautica Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Acta Astronautica in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Acta Astronautica format
Acta Astronautica is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Astro and Planetary Science, Space Satellite Systems and Control, Planetary Science and Exploration.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Acta Astronautica 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Astro and Planetary Science Space Satellite Systems and Control Planetary Science and Exploration Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Spacecraft Design and Technology |
| ISSN | 0094-5765 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.58 |
| h-index | 130 |
| i10-index | 6,494 |
| Total citations | 244,321 |
| Article processing charge | $2,950 |
| Top institutions publishing here | National University of Defense Technology |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Acta Astronautica template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Acta Astronautica format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Acta Astronautica template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Acta Astronautica use?
Acta Astronautica uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Acta Astronautica 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Acta Astronautica?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Acta Astronautica document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Acta Astronautica template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Acta Astronautica format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Acta Astronautica?
Acta Astronautica is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Acta Astronautica template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Acta Astronautica PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Acta Astronautica template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Acta Astronautica template cost?
You can start writing in the Acta Astronautica template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Acta Astronautica PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.