Justin Davenport

Justin Davenport is a news reporter who specializes in space exploration and its related technologies. His work primarily focuses on SpaceX and NASA's endeavors, including the development of Starship, Falcon 9 launches, and various scientific satellite missions. Davenport closely follows the advancements at Starbase and provides detailed updates on each test firing, launch tower construction, and spacecraft production. He also covers international collaborations involving Japanese commercial sector in space exploration.

Biography:  https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/author/justin/

83%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

86%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight tendency to present information from SpaceX and NASA in a positive light.
  • There are instances where the author seems to give undue importance to far-right influencers' opinions.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of conflicts of interest detected in the author's articles.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The author has mentioned future plans and past achievements of SpaceX interchangeably.
  • The author has provided incorrect information about the KAIROS small satellite launcher and Crew-8's schedule.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author has presented misleading information about Falcon 9's trajectory and PACE satellite's capabilities.
  • The author has provided incorrect information about the launch schedule of PACE.

Recent Articles

SpaceX's Starship Program Advances: 17 Million Pound Thrust, 25 Flights per Year Goal

SpaceX's Starship Program Advances: 17 Million Pound Thrust, 25 Flights per Year Goal

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 SpaceX's Starship program advances with a rolled-out booster undergoing spin prime test and Raptor engine static fire, generating 17 million pounds of thrust. Amidst tower stacking at Pad B for increased flight cadence, SpaceX aims to reuse boosters for 25 flights per year. Despite challenges like legal issues and federal reviews, the company plans to launch the most ambitious Starship flight yet as NASA's lunar lander.
Elon Musk's Starfactory Tour: New Raptor Engine Design, Tower Catch Milestone, and SpaceX's Unique Visitor Destination at Starbase

Elon Musk's Starfactory Tour: New Raptor Engine Design, Tower Catch Milestone, and SpaceX's Unique Visitor Destination at Starbase

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Elon Musk showcased SpaceX's new Starfactory production facility at South Texas' Starbase, revealing the Megabay holding three booster rockets and next-gen Raptor engine with integral cooling circuits. Musk aims to attempt a tower catch on Flight 5 of SpaceX's reusable Starship, simplifying production and potentially reducing costs.
SpaceX's Starship: Full Duration Test Fire and Preparations for IFT-4

SpaceX's Starship: Full Duration Test Fire and Preparations for IFT-4

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 SpaceX prepares for IFT-4 launch of Starship rocket with full duration Raptor engine test fire and new nose tiles added to Ship 29, bringing the spacecraft one step closer to its next mission.
NASA Invites Public to Share Excitement for SpaceX's Crew-8 Mission Launch on March 2nd

NASA Invites Public to Share Excitement for SpaceX's Crew-8 Mission Launch on March 2nd

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 NASA invites public to share excitement about SpaceX's Crew-8 mission launch featuring NASA astronauts and Roscosmos cosmonaut. Live coverage begins at 7:15 p.m. EST on March 2nd from various platforms.
NASA's PACE Spacecraft Launch: Cumulus Clouds and Liftoff Winds Present Challenges for Successful Mission

NASA's PACE Spacecraft Launch: Cumulus Clouds and Liftoff Winds Present Challenges for Successful Mission

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 NASA's PACE spacecraft is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The primary concerns for the mission are cumulus clouds and thick cloud layers, as well as liftoff winds. Lingering showers and storms from the weekend will continue across the area today into overnight hours with accompanying winds expected to increase.