Jackie Wattles,
Jackie Wattles is a seasoned journalist who covers space and science for CNN. She specializes in coverage of commercial companies involved in the spaceflight industry as the world of rockets, satellites and space travel becomes increasingly privatized. Prior to joining CNN, she was a breaking news and general assignment writer for the network. Wattles graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut before attending Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She was born and raised in Austin, Texas.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/jackie-wattles
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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
88%
Examples:
- Biases found in articles include confirming mission control receiving signals from the lunar surface and not mentioning any attempts made by Astrobotic or NASA to land Peregrine on the moon.
- Russia and China are chasing similar dreams.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- A fuel leak is causing thrusters of Peregrine's attitude control system to operate beyond their expected service life cycles and could only operate for 40 more hours at most.
- Peregrine lander experienced an anomaly that left the vehicle pointed away from the sun and unable to charge its battery, which required mission controllers to develop and execute an improvised maneuver to reorient solar panels towards the Sun.
- The Peregrine lander was unable to place itself in a position facing the sun due to a propulsion issue, which prevented it from charging its batteries.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth from International Space Station is delayed.
- Starliner experienced helium leaks and thruster issues that extended its mission duration.
- There is enough helium on board for the Starliner to make it home. If not, the crew could stay at the ISS until they can catch another ride home.
- The return to Earth of Boeing's Starliner’s delayed indefinitely.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- The title of the article suggests that Peregrine mission has successfully landed on the moon when it hasn't. This is a lie by omission as there is no mention in the article of any attempts made by Astrobotic or NASA to land Peregrine on the moon.
Recent Articles
NASA Astronauts Delayed Indefinitely: Boeing's Starliner Faces Helium Leaks and Malfunctioning Thrusters
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been delayed in their return from the ISS due to Boeing's Starliner spacecraft experiencing helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters. NASA and Boeing are working to resolve these issues, with NASA eager for a second American transportation system to the ISS for redundancy. The astronauts, who have been helping with station operations while completing objectives for Starliner's possible certification, are currently not in danger aboard the ISS. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Positive Feedback from Astronauts Amidst Delayed Return Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station (ISS), faces another delay due to helium leaks in its propulsion system. NASA and Boeing are reviewing data to ensure safe return, with no estimated date yet. The crew remains docked at the ISS, accommodating upcoming spacewalks. 
NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space: Starliner's Third Delay Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded in space aboard the International Space Station since late June 2024 due to ongoing issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The latest setback involves helium leaks and thruster performance issues, delaying the return to Earth for the third time. NASA and Boeing are analyzing data to manage these problems, with no definitive departure date in sight. 
Technical Difficulties Delay Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' Return to Earth on Boeing Starliner
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station delayed due to technical issues, including five small helium leaks, five thruster failures before docking at ISS, and a faulty valve. The mission is now expected to land on June 26 after initially being scheduled for June 14. 
Boeing Starliner Launches First Piloted Test Flight with NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Boeing Starliner launches NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space on June 5, 2024 aboard an Atlas V rocket. Marking the first piloted test flight for the Starliner, they are heading towards the International Space Station to join Expedition 71. 
Odysseus Moon Lander Successfully Soft-Lands on the Lunar Surface: A Historic Moment for Space Exploration
Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024The Odysseus moon lander successfully landed on the lunar surface, marking a historic moment for space exploration and making it the first commercial spacecraft to soft-land on the moon in over 50 years. Developed by Intuitive Machines as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program with $100 million funding, this lander is larger than a telephone booth and marks the first U.S vehicle on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. 
Japan's SLIM Spacecraft Successfully Lands on the Moon, but Solar Panels and Battery Power May Limit Its Stay
Broke On: Friday, 19 January 2024Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft successfully landed on the moon, becoming the fifth country to do so. The mission demonstrated precision landing within a football field of a targeted destination rather than an uncertainty of miles that most landers are capable of. However, issues with its solar panels and battery power may limit its lifespan on the moon. 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. 
Peregrine Lunar Lander Faces Critical Propellant Leak, Threatening Moon Landing Mission
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine Lunar Lander is experiencing a critical fuel leak that threatens its mission to land on the moon. The propellant leak has caused the Attitude Control System (ACS) thrusters to operate beyond their expected service life cycles and keep the lander from an uncontrollable tumble. As a result, Peregrine is now out of reach for the moon due to its damaged lunar lander. 
Science in 2024: Putting American Astronauts on the Moon
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024NASA's Artemis III mission aims to put American astronauts on the moon for the first time in over four decades. Two crucial events must occur before this can happen: The Artemis II mission and a test of SpaceX's Starship spacecraft in Texas.