National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

NASA is a government agency responsible for civilian space exploration and research. The articles cover various topics including space missions, satellite launches, collaborations with private companies like Boeing and SpaceX, weather monitoring satellites for NOAA, asteroid threat exercises, and partnerships with international organizations. There are no instances of personal opinions or preferences expressed in the articles. Some recent news includes issues faced by the Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test docked at the International Space Station due to thruster issues and helium leaks, as well as NASA's launch of NOAA's latest weather satellite.

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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

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Examples:

  • NASA consistently presents information in a neutral and factual manner without expressing personal opinions or preferences.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • NASA selects International Space Station US Deorbit Vehicle
  • NASA, SpaceX Launch NOAA’s Latest Weather Satellite

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Starliner is docked at the International Space Station due to thruster issues and helium leaks.
  • The initial 10-day flight for Starliner was extended into the summer.
  • The Starliner's propulsion system performance is being evaluated before returning from the International Space Station.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Ed Stone, Former Director of JPL, Voyager Project Scientist, Dies
  • NASA, Partners Conduct Fifth Asteroid Impact Exercise, Release Summary

Recent Articles

  • Boeing's Starliner Docks with ISS but Faces Thruster Issues and Helium Leaks: A Major Setback in Commercial Spaceflight

    Boeing's Starliner Docks with ISS but Faces Thruster Issues and Helium Leaks: A Major Setback in Commercial Spaceflight

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docked with the International Space Station in June, but encountered issues with thrusters and helium leaks. NASA requires additional testing before return to Earth, estimated to cost Boeing over $1.5 billion. Malfunctions pose no danger to crew, but delay Starliner's homecoming.
  • NASA Astronauts Stuck at ISS: Boeing Starliner's Thruster Issues Delay Return Date

    NASA Astronauts Stuck at ISS: Boeing Starliner's Thruster Issues Delay Return Date

    Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain at the International Space Station due to unexpected issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft during its Crew Flight Test mission. The teams are conducting thorough testing on Starliner's thruster technology to determine the root cause before allowing its return. Despite uncertainty, astronauts are in a stable situation aboard ISS, which has been continuously crewed for over 24 years and serves as a scientific platform and cornerstone of space commerce. NASA's Commercial Crew Program aims to ensure safe access to low-Earth orbit while reducing reliance on Russia.
  • NASA Selects SpaceX to Develop and Deliver US Deorbit Vehicle for International Space Station

    NASA Selects SpaceX to Develop and Deliver US Deorbit Vehicle for International Space Station

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 NASA has chosen SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle for the International Space Station, worth up to $843 million. This spacecraft will ensure safe deorbiting of the station after its operational life in 2030, preventing risks to populated areas. The decision follows NASA's evaluation of various options for preserving or reusing the ISS, ultimately finding disassembly or raising its orbit with a large spacecraft infeasible.
  • NASA's OSIRIS-REx Discovers Water-Rich Mineral on Asteroid Bennu, Challenging Our Understanding of Asteroid Formation

    NASA's OSIRIS-REx Discovers Water-Rich Mineral on Asteroid Bennu, Challenging Our Understanding of Asteroid Formation

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission uncovers unexpected magnesium-sodium phosphate in asteroid Bennu's sample, suggesting a wet past and challenging our understanding of asteroid formation. This mineral discovery adds to the evidence that Bennu, rich in carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds essential for life on Earth, may have originated from a water-rich world.
  • NASA and NOAA's New GOES-U Satellite: Monitoring Weather on Earth and Space

    NASA and NOAA's New GOES-U Satellite: Monitoring Weather on Earth and Space

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 NASA and NOAA successfully launched the advanced GOES-U weather satellite on June 25, 2024, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The new satellite, featuring a sun-monitoring sensor and improved imaging capabilities, completes NOAA's GOES-R series and will provide crucial data for forecasting severe weather events and monitoring solar activity.
  • Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

    Unexpected Coolant Leak Cancels Spacewalk for Astronauts Dyson and Barratt

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A coolant leak in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit forced the cancellation of U.S. spacewalk 90 on June 24, 2024, putting a halt to her and Mike Barratt's plan to repair a faulty electronics box outside the International Space Station.
  • NASA Invites Public to Virtual Experience for NOAA GOES-U Launch and Improved Weather Forecasting Capabilities

    NASA Invites Public to Virtual Experience for NOAA GOES-U Launch and Improved Weather Forecasting Capabilities

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Join NASA's virtual experience for NOAA GOES-U launch on June 25, 2024. As a virtual guest, access curated resources and mission-specific information. GOES-U is the final satellite in NOAA's GOES-R Series, enhancing weather forecasting and warning capabilities with advanced sensors like the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR), improving detection of space weather hazards.
  • New GOES-U Satellite with Compact Coronagraph Instrument Set to Launch, Revolutionizing Space Weather Forecasting

    New GOES-U Satellite with Compact Coronagraph Instrument Set to Launch, Revolutionizing Space Weather Forecasting

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 NOAA's GOES-U satellite, launching June 25, 2024 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, carries the new Compact Coronagraph instrument. This innovation detects solar corona white light for early space weather forecasting of solar wind, flares, and ejections. Equipped with essential instruments and built by Lockheed Martin, GOES-U will provide Western Hemisphere coverage and crucial data on coronal mass ejections.
  • NASA's Planetary Defense Exercise: Testing Global Response to Asteroid Threats with International Partners

    NASA's Planetary Defense Exercise: Testing Global Response to Asteroid Threats with International Partners

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 NASA and international partners recently conducted the fifth asteroid impact exercise to enhance planetary defense capabilities and global response strategies. The four-day event involved over 100 participants from 18 countries, testing communication and decision-making processes using data from NASA's successful DART mission.
  • NASA's Planetary Defense Exercise: Testing Global Response to Asteroid Threats with International Partners

    NASA's Planetary Defense Exercise: Testing Global Response to Asteroid Threats with International Partners

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 NASA and international partners recently conducted the fifth asteroid impact exercise to enhance planetary defense capabilities and global response strategies. The four-day event involved over 100 participants from 18 countries, testing communication and decision-making processes using data from NASA's successful DART mission.