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Astropolitics Template

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About the Astropolitics format

Astropolitics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Space exploration and regulation, Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life, Space Satellite Systems and Control.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Astropolitics 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inSpace exploration and regulation Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life Space Satellite Systems and Control Defense, Military, and Policy Studies Space Exploration and Technology
ISSN1477-7622
Citation impact (2-yr)0.62
h-index22
i10-index78
Total citations2,492
Top institutions publishing hereUnited States Air Force
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Astropolitics per year

15
2014
16
2015
18
2016
16
2017
15
2018
16
2019
14
2020
13
2021
16
2022
13
2023
13
2024
20
2025

Citation impact of Astropolitics by publication year

139
2014
96
2015
118
2016
179
2017
191
2018
115
2019
83
2020
86
2021
62
2022
53
2023
13
2024
6
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Astropolitics

Limits on the Space Launch Market Related to Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

M. N. Ross, D. W. Toohey, Manfred Peinemann et al. · 25 Feb 2009

Solid rocket motors (SRMs) and liquid rocket engines (LREs) deplete the global ozone layer in various capacities. We estimate global ozone depletion from rockets as a function of payload launch rate and relative mix of SRM and LRE rocket emissions. Currently, global rocket launches deplete the ozone layer ∼0.03%, an insignificant fraction of the depletion…

Evolution of the Space Economy: Government Space to Commercial Space and New Space

Walter Peeters · 2 Sep 2021

From an economic point of view, we can distinguish three successive phases in the development of space business. In the first phase, space activities were government driven and based upon national prestige, and were financed with public money. In a second phase, large space companies, as a reaction against reduced government space funding, responded to…

Institutional Framework for the Province of all Mankind: Lessons from the International Seabed Authority for the Governance of Commercial Space Mining

Jonathan Sydney Koch · 8 Mar 2018

This article addresses the current lack of a legal framework for the use of space resources found on asteroids and other celestial bodies. In a world of growing inequality and in face of the increasing commercialization of space, governance structures are needed to ensure that the benefits of the “province of all mankind” are not…

Viewpoint: Look Before Taking Another Leap for Mankind—Ethical and Social Considerations in Rebuilding Society in Space

Patrick Lin · 1 Dec 2006

Commercial space travel is looking more like a real possibility than science fiction, but tied to that ambition we may be held back by the gravity of emerging ethical dilemmas. This viewpoint article surveys a range of social, economic, and political questions, and critically evaluates reasons why we should explore space. The usual ethical issues…

Astropolitics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Astropolitics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Astropolitics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Astropolitics use?
Astropolitics uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Astropolitics 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Astropolitics?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Astropolitics 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 Astropolitics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Astropolitics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Astropolitics?
Astropolitics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Astropolitics template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Astropolitics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Astropolitics template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Astropolitics template cost?
You can start writing in the Astropolitics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Astropolitics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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