Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS)

A project of British Interplanetary Society (see other related projects).

About

First published in 1934, the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS) was the first to describe many aspects of space travel which are now commonplace.
After over 70 years of publication, JBIS is still concerned with originating and encouraging forward-looking ideas on how space exploration should develop. It is one of the highest rated astronautics journals in the world.
JBIS contains refereed academic papers from all over the world on all aspects of astronautics. This wide brief includes space science, space technology, spacecraft and space mission design, and humanities studies such as the philosophy of space flight.
JBIS has a particular reputation for exploring forward thinking subjects such as interstellar flight, exobiology and the search for extraterrestrial life. It also aims to cover current and planned space activities as well as historical studies.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1934

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 12 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 12 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars, Specific group.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 6,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

Health/Medicine: See guidelines.
Law/Juridical Science: See guidelines.
Science: See guidelines.
Technology: Space technology, See guidelines.
Travel: See guidelines.

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Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 28 Jun 2026

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