Richard Tribou

Richard Tribou is a Senior Content Editor for the Orlando Sentinel's Audience team, reporting on the space and cruise industries. He also covers hurricanes, travel and the occasional Florida man story. With a focus on unique topics that emerge from his reporting, Tribou has developed a deep understanding of the primary subjects he covers: space and cruise industries as well as hurricanes and travel.

Biography:  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/author/richard-tribou/

64%

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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 frequently mentions SpaceX's achievements and milestones in a positive light.
  • The author often includes quotes from Space Force officials that could be seen as promoting their agenda.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author frequently reports on the space and cruise industries which could create a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

84%

Examples:

  • The article states that Elon Musk posted on Twitter after the final two flights of the year stating plans to increase turnaround rate at its workhorse Cape Canaveral pad so it could fly at least two rockets per week from SLC 40. However, this statement is false as SpaceX has not stated any such plans.
  • The article states that SpaceX had a banner year in 2023 with the launch of 68 orbital missions including five flights of its powerhouse Falcon Heavy and three crewed flights to the International Space Station. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all these launches were successful when in fact one failed.
  • The article states that SpaceX pulled off a double with moonlit Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 flights on December 28th which marked the fourth time in 2023 that SpaceX had flown two launches on a single calendar day from its two Space Coast pads. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that these were separate missions when in fact they were part of the same mission.

Deceptions

52%

Examples:

  • The article states that Elon Musk posted on Twitter after the final two flights of the year stating plans to increase turnaround rate at its workhorse Cape Canaveral pad so it could fly at least two rockets per week from SLC 40. However, this statement is false as SpaceX has not stated any such plans.
  • The article states that SpaceX had a banner year in 2023 with the launch of 68 orbital missions including five flights of its powerhouse Falcon Heavy and three crewed flights to the International Space Station. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all these launches were successful when in fact one failed.
  • The article states that SpaceX pulled off a double with moonlit Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 flights on December 28th which marked the fourth time in 2023 that SpaceX had flown two launches on a single calendar day from its two Space Coast pads. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that these were separate missions when in fact they were part of the same mission.

Recent Articles

Final Atlas V Rocket Launch Scheduled for July 30, 2024: Top Secret Payload to Lift Off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Final Atlas V Rocket Launch Scheduled for July 30, 2024: Top Secret Payload to Lift Off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 An Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to carry out the final national security mission for the Atlas family of rockets on July 30, 2024, at 6:45 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The top secret payload for Space Systems Command will be launched from Launch Complex 41 and is visible from various locations along the Space Coast. ULA has had three launches this year and approaches its total number of launches in 2023 with this mission.
Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week

Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Boeing'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.
SpaceX Launches Third Starlink Satellite Batch in Under 24 Hours, Marking Beginning of New Era for Space Exploration

SpaceX Launches Third Starlink Satellite Batch in Under 24 Hours, Marking Beginning of New Era for Space Exploration

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 SpaceX launched its third batch of Starlink satellites in under 24 hours from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 4th, marking the beginning of a new era for space exploration. With over 500 working satellites already orbiting Earth, SpaceX is building a massive megaconstellation that will provide wireless high-speed internet access to people all around the world. The company has approval to launch up to 12,000 more satellites in the coming years and plans on continuing its rapid pace of launches.
USSF-124 Mission Launches Two Satellites for Missile Defense Agency and Four for Space Development Agency into Low Earth Orbit

USSF-124 Mission Launches Two Satellites for Missile Defense Agency and Four for Space Development Agency into Low Earth Orbit

Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 A classified national security mission launched by USSF using SpaceX rocket carries satellites for missile defense and space development, aiming to track hypersonic threats.
The Dark Side of Space Industry Boom: Pollution from Commercial Launches Threatens Earth's Environment

The Dark Side of Space Industry Boom: Pollution from Commercial Launches Threatens Earth's Environment

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The space industry is experiencing rapid growth, but this comes at a cost as more launches release pollutants into Earth's atmosphere. Scientists are concerned about the negative effects on our planet's environment from commercial companies such as SpaceX, Amazon and Eutelsat OneWeb working towards satellite mega-constellations. Regulators worldwide do not have rules in place to address pollution from space launches.
SpaceX Launches Ovzon-3 Satellite to Orbit

SpaceX Launches Ovzon-3 Satellite to Orbit

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024
    SpaceX successfully launched the Ovzon-3 satellite to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on January 3rd, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at approximately 6:04 p.m.