Scholarly Open

Space Resources & Orbital Economy

Gold OA
ISSN: requested

A Gold Open Access journal publishing peer-reviewed research in space extraction technologies (ISRU), orbital infrastructure, space debris mitigation, and policy.

4-8 weeks
Average Review Time
~30%
Acceptance Rate
Gold OA
Publishing Model
CC BY 4.0
License

About the Journal

In-situ lunar/asteroid resource utilization, space logistics, orbital debris, and space law.

Scholarly Open publishes highly relevant and FAIR-aligned research across our journals. We focus on transparent processes, rapid dissemination, and strong author support.

Off-World Scaling
Dedicated to the engineering and physics required to sustain human presence off-world.
Policy & Tech Integration
Bridges state-of-the-art space systems engineering with international space law and diplomacy.
Open Flight Data
Encourages the sharing of orbital telemetry, simulated environmental datasets, and regolith mechanical specs.

Scope & Coverage

  • In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) on the Moon, Mars, and asteroids
  • Regolith processing, excavation, and sintering for space construction
  • Extraction of lunar water ice and propellant manufacturing
  • Space logistics, orbital refueling, and transportation architectures
  • Orbital debris tracking, remediation, and recycling systems
  • Space economics, commercialization models, and risk management
  • International space law, policy frameworks, and planetary protection

Journal Sections

ISRU Extraction & ProcessingOff-World Materials & ConstructionPropellants & Fueling InfrastructureOrbital Mechanics & LogisticsDebris Remediation & RecyclingSpace Policy, Law & Economics

Editorial Board

Our distinguished editorial board members are leading experts in their fields, overseeing our rigorous peer review and ensuring high publication standards.

Editor-in-Chief

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Articles

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Sample Articles

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Research Article
2026-04-02
Dr. Evelyn Stone, Prof. Marcus Vance

This paper evaluates microwave heating parameters to sinter JSC-1A lunar simulant in high vacuum, assessing compressive strength for lunar habitat building.

Research Article
2026-05-20
Dr. Claire D'Amboise, Prof. Richard Alvarez

We analyze international space law under the Artemis Accords, proposing a multilateral licensing framework to regulate property rights on asteroid minerals.

Submit to Space Resources & Orbital Economy

Please review our author guidelines and prepare your manuscript according to our submission requirements. We welcome original research, reviews, and methodological contributions that support FAIR scholarship.