George Dvorsky
George Dvorsky georgedvorsky George is a Gizmodo Deputy Editor, specializing in spaceflight, space policy, and space exploration. He has appeared in such publications as NYT, Forbes, Guardian, Slate, and BBC. egeorge.dvorsky@gizmodo.com dvorsky
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to exaggerate the importance of space events and their potential impact on society.
- There is no evidence that ISO-approved eclipse glasses were used in the photograph.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- The author has no clear conflict of interest in the articles provided.
Contradictions
70%
Examples:
- Magnetic fields for sunspots are thousands of times more powerful than Earth's.
- NASA captured a massive solar flare on Friday at its Solar Dynamics Observatory.
- The sunspot cluster is currently facing Earth
Deceptions
62%
Examples:
- SLIM's landing is being touted as a significant improvement over previous attempts, but it is not clear how this claim can be made given that SLIM will still have some margin of error in its landing.
- There is a lack of evidence to support claims made about solar flares and their potential impact on communication disruptions.
Recent Articles
NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Poor Performance by Primary Contractor Maxar
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024NASA has cancelled the $2 billion satellite refueling project known as OSAM-1 after Maxar, the primary contractor for the project, was accused of poor performance by NASA's Office of Inspector General. The cancellation comes in the wake of an October 2023 report from NASA's Office of Inspector General that cited 'poor performance' by Maxar. 
Total Solar Eclipse in New Hampshire's Great North Woods on April 8, 2024
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024The Great North American Solar Eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024 in New Hampshire's Great North Woods. The mid-afternoon sun will be totally obscured by the moon for about three and a half minutes. 
NASA Discovers Large Cluster of Sunspots Facing Earth, AR3576 Produces M-Class Flares and Could Pose Threat for X-Class Solar Flares
Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024A massive sunspot, AR3576, has been detected by NASA and is facing Earth. It could produce X-class solar flares and CMEs that can affect satellites and electronic technology on Earth. The sunspot was first seen by Perseverance rover on Mars in January. 
Japan's Historic Moon Landing Attempt with SLIM on Friday Morning
Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024Japan's space agency, JAXA, is set to make history with its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on Friday morning. The SLIM will target a specific site near Shioli Crater within the Sea of Nectar plain that scientists suspect was formed by ancient volcanic activity. This would be Japan's first time putting a robotic explorer on the moon and make it the third country to achieve such a feat in the 21st century. SpaceX's Starship Test Flight: A Step Forward Despite Explosion
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023SpaceX conducted the second test flight of its Starship rocket, which ended in an explosion. The company attempted hot-staging for the first time, a maneuver unprecedented for a rocket of this scale. SpaceX's Starlink satellite-internet business is growing, with 2 million subscribers and interest from the military. Jurassic Lamprey Fossil Discovered in China Reveals Ancient Flesh-Eating Habits
Broke On: Saturday, 15 January 2022A new species of lamprey, Mesomyzon mengae, dating back to the Jurassic period, has been discovered in China. Unlike modern lampreys, the Mesomyzon mengae was a flesh-eater, using its circular mouth filled with sharp teeth to gouge out chunks of flesh from its victims. The Mesomyzon mengae is the largest lamprey fossil ever discovered, measuring up to 17 inches in length. New Mosasaur Species, Jormungandr bolti, Discovered in North Dakota
Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023A new species of mosasaur, named Jormungandr bolti, has been discovered in North Dakota, USA. Jormungandr bolti was about 24 feet long and has been likened to a 'giant sea dragon'. The discovery provides new insights into the evolution of mosasaurs and adds to the diversity of mosasaur species known to have existed during the Cretaceous period. NASA's New Map Reveals Locations of Water Ice on Mars
Broke On: Saturday, 15 January 2022NASA has developed a detailed map showing the locations of water ice on Mars. The map was created using data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Mars Odyssey orbiter. The map shows that water ice is present just an inch below the planet's surface in some places. The discovery could potentially support future human missions to Mars. Infrared Aurora on Uranus Confirmed for the First Time
Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023Infrared aurora on Uranus has been confirmed for the first time. The discovery was made using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile. The aurora provides new insights into Uranus' complex magnetic environment and could offer clues about the habitability of icy worlds. Unexpected Coolant Leak Ends Cosmonauts' Spacewalk at ISS
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov were on a spacewalk to investigate a leak in the ISS's Zvezda module. The spacewalk was ended prematurely due to the discovery of a toxic coolant leak. The coolant, ethylene glycol, was found in a bubble approximately 25 centimeters in diameter on the exterior of the ISS.