Josh Dinner
Josh Dinner is a seasoned writer and photographer with a passion for science and space exploration. He has been covering the space beat since 2016, reporting on NASA's commercial spaceflight partnerships, crewed missions from the Space Coast, as well as NASA science missions and more. In addition to his work at Space.com, Josh enjoys building 1:144 scale models of rockets and human-flown spacecraft. His launch photography can be found on Instagram and his website, and he is active on Twitter where he mostly posts in haiku.
Biography:
https://www.space.com/author/josh-dinner
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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
90%
Examples:
- The author has a strong focus on NASA and SpaceX's activities, often reporting their launches and missions without significant criticism or alternative viewpoints. There is a tendency to present these organizations' achievements as positive developments in space exploration.
- The author occasionally highlights the accomplishments of private companies in the space industry, such as Blue Origin and Axiom Space.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- However, these instances are relatively minor and do not appear to significantly influence the reporting.
- There are a few instances where the author discloses potential conflicts of interest, such as Axiom Space's deal with the European Space Agency.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- However, these instances are relatively minor and do not significantly impact the overall accuracy of the reporting.
- There are a few instances where contradictory information is presented, such as the number of nationalities onboard the ISS or the duration of the Ax-3 mission.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The author occasionally presents information in a misleading way, such as claiming that SpaceX's Starlink launch was a success when in fact there were no successful deployments of satellites into orbit.
- There are also instances where the author omits important context or fails to mention potential conflicts of interest.
Recent Articles
NASA ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: A Precedent-Setting Case for Space Liability?
Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024A pallet of used batteries from NASA's International Space Station crashed through a Naples, Florida home in March 2024, leaving damage and raising questions about space debris and liability. The Otero family is seeking compensation from NASA under the Space Liability Convention. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Five Helium Leaks Delay NASA's First American-Made ISS Mission Since 2011
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS on June 6, 2024, encounters five small helium leaks. Despite this setback, Starliner docks successfully and engineers assess helium supply and leak rates for return mission. Extended stay allows additional testing, including thruster tests and cabin measurements. 
NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalks to Collect Microorganism Samples from ISS Exterior
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Matt Dominick conduct a spacewalk on June 13, 2024, to collect microorganism samples from the International Space Station for scientific analysis. The first team retrieves faulty communications equipment and swabs the exterior for microbial studies in extreme temperatures. The second team, led by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, focuses on repairs and maintenance on June 15. Findings could offer insights into life's origins on Earth and potential existence elsewhere. 
Six Diverse Passengers Set to Embark on Blue Origin's Space Tourism Mission on May 19, 2024
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is set to fly its first space tourism mission since a 2021 engine failure on May 19, 2024. Six passengers will experience weightlessness and see Earth from space during the NS-25 launch at Launch Site One in West Texas. Notable passengers include retired US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight, French entrepreneur Sylvain Chiron, and Ken Hess of Science Buddies. 
NASA's New Mission: Uncovering Earth's Polar Heat Loss with PREFIRE
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024NASA'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. 
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission: First Private Astronaut Spacewalk with New EVA Suits
Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will make history with the first private astronaut spacewalk, featuring new EVA suits with improved thermal management and joint designs for greater mobility. The mission, scheduled for early summer, will launch a Crew Dragon into an elliptical orbit and carry a crew of Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon. SpaceX has addressed radiation and debris risks through modifications to the Dragon spacecraft. 
Switzerland Joins Artemis Accords: A New Chapter in Swiss-NASA Space Cooperation
Broke On: Sunday, 16 April 2023Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signed the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters on April 16, 2023, marking Switzerland's commitment to peaceful space exploration and cooperation with other signatories. With a rich history of collaboration with NASA and a new space policy focusing on benefits from space technology development, Switzerland joins 35 other countries in promoting sustainable and responsible outer space exploration. 
Two Approaching Asteroids: 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, Sizes and Distances
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024Two near-Earth asteroids, 2024 GJ2 and 2013 NK4, will make close passes by Earth in late April. 2024 GJ2 will come within three percent of the moon's distance from Earth on April 11, while 2013 NK4 will pass by at a much greater distance on April 15. Both asteroids have been observed and cataloged by NASA, which will use radar antennas to study them in detail. 
SpaceX's Dragon Delivers Fresh Food and Research to ISS on 30th Commercial Resupply Mission for NASA
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station with 6,263 pounds of fresh food and research experiments. The uncrewed spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral two days prior and will remain docked for about five weeks before returning to Earth. 
SpaceX Launches 30th Cargo Mission to ISS for NASA
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024SpaceX launched its 30th cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA on March 21, carrying supplies and scientific hardware. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida with a new launch tower allowing for more efficient cargo loading and supporting crewed launches as well.