Satellite Navigation

Satellite Navigation (abbreviated as SATELLITE NAVIG, ISSN 2662-9291) is a premier, peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing the science and technology of satellite-based positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems. Published by Springer in partnership with the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the journal serves as a leading international platform for disseminating high-quality research in this rapidly evolving field. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo, as well as augmentation systems, inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and emerging PNT technologies. The journal also covers applications in autonomous driving, geodesy, remote sensing, and space exploration. It publishes a variety of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, technical notes, and special issues focused on cutting-edge themes. The target audience includes academic researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers working in aerospace, geomatics, telecommunications, and transportation. A notable feature of Satellite Navigation is its fully open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely and permanently available to the global community, thereby maximizing visibility and impact. The journal holds a distinguished standing in the field, reflected by its 2026 Journal Citation Reports Impact Factor of 12.400, placing it firmly in the Q1 quartile. This exceptional metric underscores its role as one of the most influential and highly cited journals in the navigation and satellite technology domains.