Allison Petro
Allison Petro is a news reporter at WESH 2 News Sunrise Weekend. She covers local news, national news, and events related to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Her reporting focuses on space launches by SpaceX and hurricane updates from the National Hurricane Center. Allison has provided comprehensive coverage of Crew 8's mission to the International Space Station, including details about their experiments and daily activities. She has also reported on Starlink satellite launches, Falcon 9 rocket launches, and Tropical Storm Beryl. In her work, Allison combines elements of science and weather reporting to give viewers a well-rounded understanding of space exploration and meteorological events.
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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
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- All articles analyzed for Allison Petro show no instances of bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- No conflicts of interest were found in any of the articles analyzed for Allison Petro.
Contradictions
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- There were minor contradictions in the article titled 'Tropical Storm Beryl could become hurricane Florida' regarding the potential naming of Tropical Storm Beryl as Hurricane Beryl and the expected impact of the storm.
Deceptions
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- There were no instances of deception found in any of the articles analyzed for Allison Petro.
Recent Articles
SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched two batches of Starlink satellites on July 28, 2024 from Florida and California using Falcon 9 rockets. Despite a pressure sensor issue causing an in-flight failure on July 11, both launches were successful with first stages landing at sea. The company expanded its satellite broadband network by adding 44 Starlink satellites to orbit and plans to remove the faulty sensor for future missions. Tropical Disturbance in Atlantic Ocean: 40% Chance of Becoming Depression, Potential Path Includes Florida and Caribbean Islands
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024A tropical disturbance near the Leeward Islands has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical depression within a week, potentially affecting Florida, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The National Hurricane Center predicts development around midweek. SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Failure: Cracked Sense Line Causes Ten Starlink Satellites to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024During the second stage engine burn of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying twenty Starlink satellites on July 11, 2024, a crack in a sense line for a pressure sensor caused an oxygen leak and excessive cooling, leading to engine damage and loss of ten satellites. The FAA investigation identified fatigue from engine vibration and clamp looseness as the cause. SpaceX has taken immediate action by removing the faulty components and implementing preventative measures. 
Tropical Storm Beryl Forms Early in Atlantic, Could Strengthen into Hurricane Bringing Heavy Rain and Potential Major Impact to Windward Islands
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the Atlantic east of the Windward Islands on June 28, 2024, becoming the second named storm of the season. With potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, it could bring heavy rain and dangerous winds to Barbados and nearby islands. The National Hurricane Center forecasts maximum sustained winds up to 105 mph. 
SpaceX and Boeing Kick Off Historic Week for Space Coast with Successful Launches
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on May 6, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 rocket that had previously flown 15 times. Boeing prepared for its own historic crewed flight to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts on May 8 at Kennedy Space Center. With over 5,800 functional satellites in low Earth orbit, SpaceX aims to expand its Starlink constellation further for global broadband coverage. 
SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 40th Mission of the Year: Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024SpaceX achieved a milestone with its 40th mission of the year on April 18, launching a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida. This was the seventh use for this booster, which previously sent astronauts to the ISS. So far in 2023, SpaceX has launched 27 orbital missions to build out its Starlink megaconstellation of over 5,760 operational satellites. The company also continues developing Starship for lunar and Mars travel. 
SpaceX and NASA Successfully Launch Crew-8 Mission to ISS
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024On March 6th, SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew of four included Commander Matthew Dominick, pilot Michael Barratt, mission specialist Jeanette Epps and Russian Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. Their first mission together as a team was successful in its objectives and marked SpaceX's eighth crew rotation mission to the ISS within NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
