Thomas Stafford: Apollo X Commander and Lifelong Space Exploration Advocate

Weatherford, Oklahoma, Oklahoma United States of America
Stafford flew more than 100 different types of aircraft throughout his career.
Thomas Stafford commanded Apollo X, the first flight of the lunar module to the Moon.
Thomas Stafford: Apollo X Commander and Lifelong Space Exploration Advocate

Thomas Stafford was a lifelong space exploration advocate and former NASA astronaut. He commanded Apollo X, the first flight of the lunar module to the Moon. Stafford flew more than 100 different types of aircraft throughout his career.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

74%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, dies at 93

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Monday, 18 March 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Thomas Stafford was a lifelong space exploration advocate and former NASA astronaut.
    • He commanded Apollo X, the first flight of the lunar module to the Moon.
    • Stafford flew more than 100 different types of aircraft throughout his career.
  • Accuracy
    • He brought opportunities back to his hometown, Weatherford, Oklahoma after returning from space
    • Stafford flew four times in space and orbited within nine miles of the moon's surface on the mission that preceded the moon walks of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in July 1969
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that Stafford was the 'Father of Stealth'. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that stealth technology has some sort of divine or supernatural origin. Additionally, there are multiple mentions about Stafford's involvement in Area 51 which is often associated with UFO theories and conspiracy theories.
    • Stafford was the 'Father of Stealth'
      • The famous “Area 51” desert base that was the site of many UFO theories, but the home of testing of Air Force stealth technologies.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        There are multiple conflicts of interest found in the article.
        • The author is an astronaut who has worked with NASA and the Air Force. This could create a conflict of interest if they have personal or professional ties to Thomas Stafford or other individuals mentioned in the article.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        95%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford

        National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Tuesday, 19 March 2024 09:57
        • Unique Points
          • Thomas Stafford piloted Gemini 9's path to Earth with pencil and paper when the spacecraft's guidance computer failed in orbit.
          • Stafford was instrumental in developing space as a model for international cooperation and helped NASA learn from its tragedies and grow.
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        65%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Gen. Thomas Stafford brought opportunities back to hometown of Weatherford after Apollo X mission

        KOCO 5 News Kolby Terrell Monday, 18 March 2024 23:22
        • Unique Points
          • General Thomas Stafford was the commander of the Apollo X mission
          • He brought opportunities back to his hometown, Weatherford, Oklahoma after returning from space
          • There are streets and buildings named for him in Weatherford
          • Stafford's passion were students in Weatherford and he helped many through a program at his museum called the Stafford Scholar Program
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that General Thomas Stafford brought opportunities back to his hometown of Weatherford after the Apollo X mission. However, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes Max Ary saying that Stafford was somehow even more than just an astronaut and commander of a space mission in Weatherford. This statement implies that Stafford did something extraordinary or unique for his hometown which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
          • The author claims that General Thomas Stafford brought opportunities back to his hometown of Weatherford after the Apollo X mission, but there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim.
          • The author quotes Max Ary saying that Stafford was somehow even more than just an astronaut and commander of a space mission in Weatherford, which implies that he did something extraordinary or unique for his hometown.
          • There are streets named for him here.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that General Thomas Stafford was the commander of the Apollo X mission. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing how Stafford brought opportunities back to his hometown and helped many through scholarships. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Weatherford as being small and struggling during the Great Depression but then becoming successful due to Stafford's efforts.
          • General Thomas Stafford was the commander of the Apollo X mission.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        78%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Thomas Stafford, 93, Commander of First U.S.-Soviet Space Mission, Dies

        The New York Times Richard Goldstein Monday, 18 March 2024 19:17
        • Unique Points
          • Thomas Stafford was the commander of the first U.S.-Soviet space mission.
          • He flew four times in space and orbited within nine miles of the moon's surface on a mission that preceded the moon walks of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in July 1969, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's quest to best the Soviet Union in the space race.
          • He told two Soviet astronauts during his Apollo X mission: 'I’m sure we have opened up a new era in the history of man.'
          • Stafford was instrumental in developing space as a model for international cooperation and helped NASA learn from its tragedies and grow.
        • Accuracy
          • Thomas Stafford was a retired Air Force three-star general and took part in four space missions.
          • During his time at NASA, Stafford chaired an oversight group that looked into how to fix the then-flawed Hubble Space Telescope and earned a NASA public service award.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Thomas Stafford's statement that he believes they have opened up a new era in the history of man. This is not supported by any evidence or logical reasoning and should be considered as an opinion rather than a fact.
          • ]Thomas P. Stafford, an astronaut who pioneered cooperation in space when he commanded the American capsule that linked up with a Soviet spaceship in July 1975, died on Monday in Satellite Beach, Fla. He was 93.
          • General Stafford flew four times in space and orbited within nine miles of the moon's surface on the mission that preceded the moon walks of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in July 1969, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's quest to best the Soviet Union in the space race.
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Richard Goldstein has a conflict of interest on the topics of Thomas Stafford and Apollo-Soyuz mission as he is an author who wrote about these topics in his book 'The Right Stuff'. He also has a personal relationship with Thomas P. Stafford as they were both astronauts together.
          • Richard Goldstein's book 'The Right Stuff' discusses the Apollo-Soyuz mission and Thomas Stafford, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication