Robert Z.

Robert Z. is a news reporter with a focus on space exploration. He has provided in-depth coverage of NASA's Artemis program, including the selection of astronauts for moon missions and the agency's partnership with commercial space companies like SpaceX and Boeing. His reporting often highlights the technological advancements and human achievements in space exploration, while also exploring potential conflicts of interest and misinformation surrounding these topics. In addition to his professional work, Robert is actively involved in organizations that promote space exploration and education, such as the American Astronautical Society.

Biography:  https://www.space.com/nasa-names-reid-wiseman-chief-astronaut

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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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:

  • Some articles contain language that is overly positive and lacks objectivity.
  • The articles often include statements that praise NASA and its missions.

Conflicts of Interest

38%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author's connection to NASA is not disclosed.
  • There are instances where the author may have a personal interest in the subject matter.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article claims that Thomas Stafford flew to the moon before leading the Apollo-Soyuz joint mission, which is incorrect.
  • In one article, it is stated that the Delta IV Heavy rocket was launched for the last time when in fact it had not.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • One article implies that certain events were the first of their kind when they were not.
  • Some articles contain misleading information or statements.

Recent Articles

Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing of 1969 and Its Commemoration in 2024

Apollo 11: The Historic Moon Landing of 1969 and Its Commemoration in 2024

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Fifty-five years ago, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin made history as the first humans to walk on the moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. Despite fuel warnings and unexpected lunar terrain, they successfully landed and Armstrong became the first man to step foot on the lunar surface. In commemoration of this historic event, the United Nations Postal Administration is issuing stamps featuring moon photos from various spacecraft, and celebrations are being held worldwide.
Russian Cosmonauts Successfully Deploy Communications System and Analyze Corrosion During Spacewalk

Russian Cosmonauts Successfully Deploy Communications System and Analyze Corrosion During Spacewalk

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 On April 25, 2024, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub completed a four-hour spacewalk at the International Space Station. Their objectives included deploying a radar system panel and installing equipment on the Poisk module to analyze corrosion levels. Roscosmos reported successful deployment of a communications system and corrosion analysis equipment, with the synthetic radar now online for Earth monitoring. The Poisk mini-research module received new hardware adapters for future spacewalk activities.
Falcon 9 Rocket Takes Off on Record-Breaking 20th Flight Just Two Days After Another Launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Pad 40

Falcon 9 Rocket Takes Off on Record-Breaking 20th Flight Just Two Days After Another Launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Pad 40

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved a historic milestone on its 20th flight, marking the first time a booster had been used for such an event. The launch took place just two days after another Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
ULA Retires Delta IV Heavy After 60 Years of Service: NROL-70 Launched Successfully Despite Flame Trench Issue

ULA Retires Delta IV Heavy After 60 Years of Service: NROL-70 Launched Successfully Despite Flame Trench Issue

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 The Delta IV Heavy rocket, which has been in service for over 60 years and launched more than 389 missions, was retired on April 9th. The final launch of the Delta IV Heavy carried a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). During the launch process, hydrogen building up in the flame trench caused flames to lick at the orange insulation covering of both side-mounted boosters and core stage. Despite this issue, ULA successfully launched NROL-70 into a circular geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles over the equator.
NASA Legend Thomas Stafford Dies at 93: Apollo 10 Commander and First U.S.-Soviet Space Linkup Leads

NASA Legend Thomas Stafford Dies at 93: Apollo 10 Commander and First U.S.-Soviet Space Linkup Leads

Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024 Thomas Stafford, a legendary astronaut who commanded the Apollo 10 mission in May 1969 and led the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, has died at age 93. He was one of NASA's early astronauts and flew in space four times during his career.

International Space Station Celebrates 25 Years of Global Cooperation and Research

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The International Space Station (ISS) marked its 25th anniversary on December 6, 2023. The ISS has been home to astronauts from 21 countries and has been continuously inhabited for 23 years. The ISS has facilitated over 3,300 research and educational investigations from 108 countries and areas. Plans are underway to operate the ISS until at least 2030.