Space.com

Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news. Founded in 1999 during the Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary, Space.com covers latest discoveries and missions in space with a team of experienced writers and editors based around the world.

100%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • NASA cancelled the Viper rover mission due to scheduling and supply chain delays and higher costs.
  • SpaceX plans to disassemble and reuse VIPER's instruments and components for future Moon missions.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • SpaceX's Starship: Fifth Test Flight Approaches with Challenges and Milestones

    SpaceX's Starship: Fifth Test Flight Approaches with Challenges and Milestones

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 5, aiming to make both stages reusable with a static fire test and potential booster landing. Challenges include FAA approval and heat shield tile loss during reentry. Elon Musk predicts late August or early September launch.
  • SpaceX Shifts Dragon Splashdowns from East to West Coast for Safer, More Efficient Recovery Process

    SpaceX Shifts Dragon Splashdowns from East to West Coast for Safer, More Efficient Recovery Process

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 SpaceX, in response to debris concerns, will move Dragon splashdowns from the East Coast to the West Coast starting in 2025. This decision follows at least five instances of debris reaching Earth's surface during crewed missions. To mitigate risks, SpaceX will implement a software change for Dragon to execute its deorbit burn before jettisoning the trunk. The shift in recovery operations aims to reduce debris impact on populated areas and improve scheduling predictability.
  • SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability

    SpaceX's Double Launch: Successful Return to Flight with 44 Starlink Satellites and Falcon 9 Reusability

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 SpaceX, 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.
  • Upcoming Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Auroras as Far South as New York and Idaho

    Upcoming Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Auroras as Far South as New York and Idaho

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 A halo CME from the sun, which erupted on July 21, is forecasted to cause a G2-level geomagnetic storm on July 24. This solar activity may lead to visible auroras as far south as New York and Idaho. The best viewing opportunities are predicted between 06:00-09:00 Universal Time (1:00-4:00 EDT) on Wednesday.
  • Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

    Exploring the Night Sky This Week: Mercury's Greatest Evening Elongation, Saturn and Jupiter's Close Encounter, and the Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Discover celestial wonders this week: Mercury at greatest evening elongation on July 22, Saturn and Jupiter visible with Saturn occulted by the waning gibbous moon for Asian and African viewers on July 24, the Northern Crown (Corona Borealis) in view, moon in waning gibbous phase rising after sunset on July 23, last quarter moon on July 28 at 9:52 p.m. CDT, and the Delta Aquariid meteor shower from late July through early August.
  • 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.
  • The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Space.com marks its 25th anniversary by exploring future space milestones with experts in a virtual panel. Discoveries of exoplanets, private sector growth, and advancements in satellite technology are shaping the next 25 years of space exploration towards the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
  • The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Space.com marks its 25th anniversary by exploring future space milestones with experts in a virtual panel. Discoveries of exoplanets, private sector growth, and advancements in satellite technology are shaping the next 25 years of space exploration towards the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
  • The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    The Next 25 Years of Space Exploration: To the Moon, Mars and Beyond - A Look at Future Discoveries and Advancements in Space Travel

    Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 Space.com marks its 25th anniversary by exploring future space milestones with experts in a virtual panel. Discoveries of exoplanets, private sector growth, and advancements in satellite technology are shaping the next 25 years of space exploration towards the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
  • Elon Musk Leaves California: SpaceX and X Headquarters Move to Texas Over Transgender Law

    Elon Musk Leaves California: SpaceX and X Headquarters Move to Texas Over Transgender Law

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), announced moves to relocate both companies' headquarters from California to Texas in response to a new law restricting school disclosure of transgender or gay students' information. The decision follows previous threats over Covid-19 restrictions and Musk's growing conservative political stance, which includes supporting former President Trump through a $45 million PAC.