Matthew Field

Matthew Field is a reporter who covers space and aviation news. His primary topics include the challenges faced by Boeing, particularly in relation to their Starliner spacecraft and the company's efforts to recover from recent setbacks. He also reports on developments in the commercial space industry, with a focus on SpaceX and its partnerships with NASA.

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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

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  • , Boeing has been battling a reputational crisis since a door blew out mid-flight on one of its planes in January.
  • , Boeing’s setbacks have allowed Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, to race ahead.
  • Boeing’s Starliner is now relying on a backup ‘CB’ valve instead.
  • , The seemingly small valve issue found on May 6, which affected the Starliner’s Atlas V booster rocket, is typical of the minuscule problems that can play havoc with complex rocket launches.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • The seemingly small valve issue found on May 6, which affected the Starliner’s Atlas V booster rocket (built in a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin)...

Contradictions

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Deceptions

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Examples:

  • Boeing has fallen behind Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, which has also partnered with Nasa to ferry astronauts into space.
  • The seemingly small valve issue found on May 6...
  • The seemingly small valve issue found on May 6, which affected the Starliner’s Atlas V booster rocket (built in a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin), is typical of the minuscule problems that can play havoc with complex rocket launches.

Recent Articles

Technical Difficulties Delay Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' Return to Earth on Boeing Starliner

Technical Difficulties Delay Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' Return to Earth on Boeing Starliner

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station delayed due to technical issues, including five small helium leaks, five thruster failures before docking at ISS, and a faulty valve. The mission is now expected to land on June 26 after initially being scheduled for June 14.