Question 1

Which countries lead Space and Planetary Science research?

Accepted Answer

On research quality in 2022-now, the United States, the United Kingdom and China rank highest in Space and Planetary Science. By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (621 and 475 works in 2022-now).

Question 2

Which institutions lead Space and Planetary Science research?

Accepted Answer

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (France) ranks first in Space and Planetary Science on research quality in 2022-now, followed by .

Question 3

Who are the leading researchers in Space and Planetary Science?

Accepted Answer

Counting only their work in Space and Planetary Science, Rosa Lasaponara, Nicola Masini and Athos Agapiou have the most papers in the world top 10% for their subfield and year beyond the 10% expected.

Question 4

Where is Space and Planetary Science research done?

Accepted Answer

The largest centres of Space and Planetary Science research in 2022-now are London (United Kingdom), Rome (Italy), Paris (France) and Beijing (China). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Colombo, Jerusalem and Venice.

Question 5

Where is the best place to study Space and Planetary Science?

Accepted Answer

Among universities, judged by research, University College London, Cyprus University of Technology and Sapienza University of Rome score highest, combining standing in the field's ranking, excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.

Question 6

Is Space and Planetary Science research growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 9% higher than in 2018-2021, peaking in 2023. The fastest-growing topics are Archaeological Research and Protection.

Question 7

What are the most cited papers in Space and Planetary Science?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper in Space and Planetary Science is "A History of Archaeological Thought. By Bruce G. Trigger." (David B. Small, 1992), with 1,297 citations. Next come "TECHNOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF LOW‐FIRED TERRACOTTA STATUES FROM AYIA IRINI, KEA" (1,259) and "An introduction to optical dating" (1,214).