Emilee Speck

Emilee Speck is a space journalist and FOX Weather digital producer based in Florida. She is a Florida’s Space Coast native and University of North Florida alumna. Emilee’s reporting has included covering historic milestones in spaceflight such as the return to human spaceflight from U.S. soil in 2020 and driving across the country documenting the 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse. She previously hosted the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast Space Curious. Content by Emilee

Biography:  https://www.foxweather.com/person/s/emilee-speck

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author may have a bias towards SpaceX and its Falcon Heavy launch, as the article does not mention any potential conflicts of interest or challenges faced by other space agencies.
  • The author tends to exaggerate the impact of solar flares on radio blackouts and downplays the risks of space debris from satellite crashes.
  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'wild display' and 'potentially causing radio blackouts' which is misleading.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article cites sources from Australian company HEO and UK Space Agency without disclosing any potential conflicts of interest or biases.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest as she is also the host of a podcast called Space Curious.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • ERS-2 introduced a new ability to assess Earth's ozone layer in 1995, long before its expected reentry date.
  • ERS-2 was launched in 1995 and deorbited in 2011, so it could not have crashed into Earth's atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean in February.
  • The ESA lowered ERS-2's altitude to prevent space debris creation and ensure a fast decay, but this does not mean that there is little chance of harm to people from the satellite's reentry.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any evidence or sources for the author's claims about solar flares and their impact on radio communications.
  • The article uses deceptive language such as 'wild display' and 'potentially causing radio blackouts' which is misleading.

Recent Articles

New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 A new weather satellite, GOES-19, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and will monitor the Western Hemisphere from geostationary orbit. Replacing GOES-16, it features advanced instruments for space weather analysis and lightning mapping. The launch marks a significant milestone in NOAA's 50-year partnership with NASA, paving the way for improved weather forecasting and hazard detection.
Five Tornadoes Wreak Havoc: Over 12,000 Without Power in Wisconsin and Illinois After Severe Storms

Five Tornadoes Wreak Havoc: Over 12,000 Without Power in Wisconsin and Illinois After Severe Storms

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 Five tornadoes, including an EF-2 and four EF-1s, struck Southern Wisconsin on June 23, 2024, causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Thousands lost power across the region as a result of the severe storms; Dane County near Marshall, Jefferson County near Watertown, Walworth County around Delavan and Geneva Lake, Rock County near Janesville and parts of Janesville itself were most affected. The city of Janesville activated its Emergency Operations Center to provide resources for residents impacted by the disaster, while officials seek volunteers for storm cleanup.
Boeing Starliner's Extended Stay at ISS: Assessing Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

Boeing Starliner's Extended Stay at ISS: Assessing Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Boeing'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.
Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

Europe's New Hope: The Anticipated Launch of Ariane 6 on July 9

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket on July 9, marking Europe's return to independent space travel. This powerful and versatile launcher, carrying eight cubesats and reentry capsules, will offer ride-sharing launches for small satellites and pave the way for commercial operations. Delayed due to Covid-19 and technical issues, Ariane 6 is crucial for Europe's space program with an order book of 30 missions.
Corral Fire Grows to Over 14,000 Acres, Threatens Homes in Tracy: Evacuations, Injuries, and Community Support Amidst Uncontained Blaze

Corral Fire Grows to Over 14,000 Acres, Threatens Homes in Tracy: Evacuations, Injuries, and Community Support Amidst Uncontained Blaze

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 The Corral Fire, a rapidly growing wildfire in California's San Francisco Bay Area, has prompted mandatory evacuations and threatened homes in Tracy. With 14,000 acres burned and only 50% contained, the fire is challenging to contain due to dry grass, gusty winds and extreme heat. The cause remains under investigation as the community comes together for support amidst losses. As wildfire season intensifies in California, authorities urge preparedness and caution.
Upcoming Solar Storm: Anticipated Auroras from Active Region 3697

Upcoming Solar Storm: Anticipated Auroras from Active Region 3697

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 In late May 2024, powerful solar storms and auroras resulted from Active Region 3664, with Earth expected to face another approach from this active region in June. This interaction could lead to minor to moderate geomagnetic storming and auroral displays. The sunspot group produced X-class solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), causing auroras as far south as Jamaica, Mexico, India, South Africa, and Australia during its previous pass. The Space Weather Prediction Center closely monitors Active Region 3697 as it enters Earth's view again.
Bright Blue-Green Comet Fragment Dazzles Europe's Night Skies

Bright Blue-Green Comet Fragment Dazzles Europe's Night Skies

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A comet fragment illuminated Europe's night skies with a blue-green hue on May 19, 2024, leaving witnesses in Spain, Portugal, and France in awe. The European Space Agency confirmed the object was a comet entering Earth's atmosphere at an altitude of approximately 60km. Reports suggest it burned up over the Atlantic Ocean or was a small piece of ice traveling at high speeds. Witnesses described seeing a bright light with blue-green trail, and the International Meteor Organization received over 80 reports. This unexpected cosmic event reminded us of the wonders in our universe.
NASA's New Mission: Uncovering Earth's Polar Heat Loss with PREFIRE

NASA's New Mission: Uncovering Earth's Polar Heat Loss with PREFIRE

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) mission, set to launch May 22, aims to capture new data on heat loss from Earth's polar regions using two shoebox-sized satellites. This information is crucial for understanding climate changes and improving climate models.
ADRAS-J Captures First Image of Space Debris: A Crucial Step Towards Orbit Cleanup

ADRAS-J Captures First Image of Space Debris: A Crucial Step Towards Orbit Cleanup

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Astroscale Japan's ADRAS-J spacecraft captures the first portrait of space junk in orbit, marking a crucial step towards understanding and addressing the growing issue of space debris. The mission demonstrates necessary skills for on-orbit services and aims to deorbit a rocket body using robotic arm technology. Space debris, consisting of millions of pieces orbiting Earth at high speeds, poses risks to new spacecraft and the International Space Station, as well as environmental implications through vaporized residue impacting the ozone layer and climate.
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: History in the Making - NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Set to Launch to ISS on May 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: History in the Making - NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Set to Launch to ISS on May 6, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, is set to launch on May 6, 2024, marking a milestone in commercial space travel and demonstrating Boeing's crew transport capabilities. Designed for NASA's Commercial Crew Program since 2014, the Starliner will be the second company to regularly fly astronauts to and from the ISS after SpaceX. Veteran astronauts Wilmore and Williams will dock at the ISS on May 8, with live coverage starting on May 1.