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Space Policy Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Space Policy 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.

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About the Space Policy format

Space Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Space exploration and regulation, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Space Exploration and Technology.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Space Policy 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSpace exploration and regulation Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life Space Exploration and Technology Spacecraft Design and Technology Planetary Science and Exploration
ISSN0265-9646
Citation impact (2-yr)2.27
h-index44
i10-index460
Total citations14,731
Article processing charge$3,170
Top institutions publishing hereGeorge Washington University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Space Policy per year

59
2014
40
2015
59
2016
46
2017
46
2018
37
2019
26
2020
34
2021
41
2022
40
2023
43
2024
51
2025

Citation impact of Space Policy by publication year

508
2014
400
2015
939
2016
338
2017
627
2018
688
2019
443
2020
484
2021
369
2022
335
2023
193
2024
42
2025

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Space Policy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Space Policy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Space Policy 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 Space Policy use?
Space Policy 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, Space Policy 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Space Policy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Space Policy 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 Space Policy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Space Policy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Space Policy?
Space Policy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Space Policy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Space Policy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Space Policy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Space Policy template cost?
You can start writing in the Space Policy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Space Policy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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