William Harwood
William Harwood is a space consultant and author of several books on space exploration. He has worked with NASA and SpaceX to provide coverage of their missions for CBS News.
49%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- NASA and SpaceX managers concluded a flight readiness review
- Odysseus was equipped with six NASA instruments and another six commercial payloads
- The launch was a trail blazer of sorts for NASA's Artemis program
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The Crew-8 launch is a positive event that marks the beginning of a new era for space exploration.
- Three NASA astronauts and their Russian cosmonaut crewmate flew to the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday
Deceptions
51%
Examples:
- The sentence 'NASA and SpaceX managers concluded a flight readiness review and tentatively cleared the crew for launch' is misleading because it implies that they have already been cleared when in fact there are no details about what was discussed during the review or if it even took place.
Recent Articles
SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched two batches of Starlink satellites on July 28, 2024 from Florida and California using Falcon 9 rockets. Despite a pressure sensor issue causing an in-flight failure on July 11, both launches were successful with first stages landing at sea. The company expanded its satellite broadband network by adding 44 Starlink satellites to orbit and plans to remove the faulty sensor for future missions. 
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Experiences Unusual Failure During Starlink Launch, Impacting Plans for Upcoming Missions
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced its first major in-flight failure on July 12, 2024, during the launch of twenty Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The uncrewed rocket carried satellites with new 'direct to cell' capabilities; however, due to the failure during the second stage, they were deployed into a lower than intended orbit. The exact cause of the issue is unknown, and it may impact plans for upcoming commercial flights and NASA's plans for a fresh crew to the International Space Station. 
Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Launches on Maiden Mission, Experiences Anomaly: A New Workhorse in Space
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Europe's Ariane 6 rocket embarks on maiden mission, experiences anomaly during flight. Critical for European governments and companies, the Ariane 6 lifted off from French Guiana carrying multiple small payloads. An issue occurred around 2 hours and 50 minutes into the flight, preventing a successful completion of the mission. Officials are analyzing data to determine the cause while remaining optimistic about future launches. 
NASA Astronauts Safe on ISS as Boeing Starliner Undergoes Thruster Tests
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain safe on the International Space Station after Boeing Starliner's malfunctioning thrusters prevented a successful docking. The spacecraft, which encountered helium leaks during approach, will stay at the ISS indefinitely while NASA and Boeing assess its thruster system. 
Boeing Starliner's Extended Stay at ISS: Assessing Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, commanded by Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita Williams, remains at the International Space Station (ISS) for an extended mission to investigate helium leaks and thruster issues. NASA intends to eliminate both problems before Starliner flies again, expected until June 26. 
Unraveling the Secrets of Space Travel: How Rockets Escape Earth's Gravity
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Delve into the complexities of space travel with NPR's 'Space Camp' podcast. Learn how rockets harness physics to overcome Earth's gravity and reach the boundary of space, enabling astronauts to experience weightlessness. 
Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program and set to send astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, experienced a launch delay on June 1, 2024. The issue was due to one computer system taking longer than expected to come online for clamp release and launch sequence. NASA announced a possible next week launch, with potential dates being Wednesday or Thursday for further assessment. Previous setbacks included a malfunctioning valve in May and past software bugs causing trajectory issues and cabin electrical tape. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft with Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Set for Historic Test Flight to ISS on May 31, 2024
Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft with Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Aboard Prepares for Historic Launch on May 31, 2024. The Atlas V rocket will propel the crew to the International Space Station for tests before NASA certification. Despite delays and last-minute changes, this marks a significant step towards reducing reliance on Russia for space travel. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Faces Helium Leak, Delaying NASA's First Crewed Mission to ISS
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faces a helium leak delaying its historic first crewed mission to the International Space Station, but NASA and Boeing officials have determined it does not pose an unacceptable risk for astronaut safety or ISS operations. A design vulnerability in the propulsion system has been addressed with workarounds to ensure redundancy. The mission remains a crucial milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aiming for safe and reliable transportation of astronauts using American-made spacecraft. NASA and Boeing Press On with Starliner Launch Despite Helium Leak and Design Vulnerability
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024NASA and Boeing press ahead with Starliner launch on June 1, despite a helium leak in its propulsion system. The suspect seal in the plumbing leading to one thruster could fail or leak up to 100 times, but NASA and Boeing believe the spacecraft can still fly safely for its first crewed test flight.
