Elisha Sauers

Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers. Through 17 years of reporting, she's covered a variety of topics, including health, business, and government, with a penchant for public records requests. She previously worked for The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia, and The Capital in Annapolis, Maryland. Her work has earned numerous state awards, including the Virginia Press Association's top honor, Best in Show, and national recognition for narrative storytelling. For each year she has covered space, Sauers has won National Headliner Awards, including first place for her Sex in Space series. Send space tips and story ideas to [email protected] or text 443-684-2489. Follow her on X at @elishasauers. This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time.

Biography:  https://mashable.com/author/elisha-sauers

96%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

91%

Examples:

  • Boeing Starliner remains in the testing phase, while SpaceX has run its Crew Dragon as a taxi for NASA since 2020.
  • Four of the five faulty thrusters have been reactivated.
  • The crew initially was expected to stay at the space station for eight days, but due to problems with Starliner, they have remained in orbit for an extra month.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

NASA Astronauts Extend Stay at ISS Due to Boeing Starliner's Propulsion System Issues

NASA Astronauts Extend Stay at ISS Due to Boeing Starliner's Propulsion System Issues

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have unexpectedly extended their stay at the International Space Station due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft encountered problems with its propulsion system involving helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters during its approach to the ISS. NASA is currently testing one of Starliner's RCS thrusters to ensure its performance during the return journey, which will help engineers understand the root cause of these issues. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is a crucial part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, providing transportation for astronauts to and from the ISS.
Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

Newly Discovered Anorthosite Boulder, Atoko Point, on Mars: A Potential Piece of Martian History

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a unique boulder named Atoko Point during its exploration of Mars' Jezero Crater. The light-toned, 18-inch wide and 14-inch tall boulder, located in Neretva Vallis, is primarily composed of pyroxene and feldspar. Scientists believe it may be an anorthosite, a rock type never seen on Mars before. Its discovery could provide insights into Mars' geology and potential similarities to Earth.
SpaceX Set to Launch 22 More Starlink Satellites and Achieve Historic Booster Landing on June 13

SpaceX Set to Launch 22 More Starlink Satellites and Achieve Historic Booster Landing on June 13

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 SpaceX is set to launch 22 Starlink satellites on June 13, marking the first time this booster lands on droneship Just Read the Instructions. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the satellites to low Earth orbit, advancing their broadband internet coverage mission. With 60 orbital missions this year and rapid reusability plans for their Starship system, SpaceX continues making progress despite challenges.
NASA's Juno Spacecraft Reveals Reddest Moon Amalthea Transiting Jupiter's Great Red Spot

NASA's Juno Spacecraft Reveals Reddest Moon Amalthea Transiting Jupiter's Great Red Spot

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 NASA's Juno spacecraft captures rare images of Amalthea, Jupiter's reddest and enigmatic moon, during its 59th close flyby, revealing details of its potato-like shape and mysterious red coating.
US Companies Launch for the Moon on Valentine's Day: Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lander to Touch Down on Lunar South Pole

US Companies Launch for the Moon on Valentine's Day: Intuitive Machines Nova-C Lander to Touch Down on Lunar South Pole

Broke On: Monday, 12 February 2024 On Valentine's Day, SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machines Nova-C lander to the moon as part of NASA's CLPS initiative. The mission carries scientific instruments and hardware from NASA, with a payload weight of up to 130 kilograms (287 pounds). This is the first version of Intuitive Machines' Nova-C class lunar landers and marks an important milestone for commercial space missions.