Spaceflight Now

Spaceflight Now is a news website that provides comprehensive coverage of space exploration and related topics. The site reports on events and developments in the space industry, including launches, missions, and technological advancements. It covers both commercial and government-sponsored projects, with a focus on SpaceX and its activities. The articles are written in a clear and informative style, providing readers with up-to-date information about the latest happenings in the world of spaceflight.

84%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The site appears to have no significant bias. It reports the news in a factual and neutral manner.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest mentioned in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are some instances where contradictions are mentioned, such as the helium leaks and thruster failures in the Starliner spacecraft, which caused delays in its undocking and re-entry. However, these contradictions do not seem to be a major issue.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • There are some minor instances of deception or misleading information in some of the articles, such as the claim that SpaceX has broken multiple records with a single launch. However, these instances do not seem to be a major issue.

Recent Articles

  • Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Set to Launch 'Noise of Summer' with Eight Cubesats from Universities

    Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Set to Launch 'Noise of Summer' with Eight Cubesats from Universities

    Broke On: Sunday, 02 July 2023 Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket, named 'Noise of Summer,' is set to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 2, carrying eight cubesats to a Sun Synchronous Orbit. The mission aims to validate Alpha's systems after previous failures and demonstrate quick response capabilities. Cubesats from universities like University of Arizona, University of Kansas, University of Maine, and University of Washington are aboard. Firefly holds the record for fastest turnaround with 'Victus Nox' launch in September 2023. The cubesats include advanced technology from the University of Michigan and unique satellites from other universities.
  • NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space: Starliner's Third Delay Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

    NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space: Starliner's Third Delay Due to Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stranded in space aboard the International Space Station since late June 2024 due to ongoing issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The latest setback involves helium leaks and thruster performance issues, delaying the return to Earth for the third time. NASA and Boeing are analyzing data to manage these problems, with no definitive departure date in sight.
  • Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS

    Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS

    Broke On: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, encountered unexpected issues during its maiden crewed flight. The spacecraft suffered from helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, but the astronauts are safe on board. Engineers are working to resolve these issues before the astronauts return home on June 26. Despite setbacks, Boeing frames the mission as a learning opportunity and plans to eliminate both helium system performance and thruster issues before Starliner flies again.
  • Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Five Helium Leaks Delay NASA's First American-Made ISS Mission Since 2011

    Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Five Helium Leaks Delay NASA's First American-Made ISS Mission Since 2011

    Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS on June 6, 2024, encounters five small helium leaks. Despite this setback, Starliner docks successfully and engineers assess helium supply and leak rates for return mission. Extended stay allows additional testing, including thruster tests and cabin measurements.
  • Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Docks with ISS After Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

    Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Docks with ISS After Helium Leaks and Thruster Issues

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on June 8th, overcoming helium leaks and thruster issues during its journey. Despite these setbacks, successful docking was achieved.
  • SpaceX Achieves Historic First Soft Landing of Starship Upper Stage and Super Heavy Booster: A Crucial Step Towards Reusable Rockets and Lunar Exploration

    SpaceX Achieves Historic First Soft Landing of Starship Upper Stage and Super Heavy Booster: A Crucial Step Towards Reusable Rockets and Lunar Exploration

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 SpaceX achieved a historic first with the controlled landing of Starship upper stage (Ship 29) and Super Heavy Booster (Booster 11) following the fourth test flight on June 6, 2024. This significant milestone marks progress towards creating a mostly reusable rocket for SpaceX's goal of Mars exploration. NASA, which has ordered Starships for Moon-landing missions, congratulated the team and expressed excitement about lunar exploration.
  • Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Experiences Computer Issue, Delaying First Crewed Launch to ISS

    Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Experiences Computer Issue, Delaying First Crewed Launch to ISS

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, scheduled for its first crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS), faced another delay due to a computer sync issue at T-minus 3 minutes and 50 seconds. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were set back as Boeing works to resolve the problem, with potential launch dates ranging from Wednesday to mid-June. Meanwhile, SpaceX continues making strides in the space industry with over 6,000 Starlink satellites and a $2.9 billion NASA contract for lunar landings.
  • SpaceX's Falcon 9 to Launch 23 Starlink Satellites and EarthCARE from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg on May 28, 2024: A Look at the Reusable Rockets' Fifth Starlink Anniversary Mission

    SpaceX's Falcon 9 to Launch 23 Starlink Satellites and EarthCARE from Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg on May 28, 2024: A Look at the Reusable Rockets' Fifth Starlink Anniversary Mission

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites on May 28, marking the fifth anniversary of its first Starlink mission and the tenth flight for the first-stage booster. Following stage separation, the booster is expected to land on a drone ship. SpaceX plans to hit a launch rate of one Falcon flight every 2.7 days on average this year, with approximately 135 launches by year's end.
  • SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Breaks Record with 21st Launch of Same Booster: Sending 23 Starlink Satellites to Orbit

    SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Breaks Record with 21st Launch of Same Booster: Sending 23 Starlink Satellites to Orbit

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 SpaceX sets a new record with the Falcon 9's 21st reused launch on May 17, 2024, sending 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral. Despite solar activity challenges, all satellites reached their orbits successfully. This marks SpaceX's record-breaking mission number 52 for the year.
  • SpaceX Surpasses Kennedy Space Center Launch Total with Starlink 6-56 Mission

    SpaceX Surpasses Kennedy Space Center Launch Total with Starlink 6-56 Mission

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 SpaceX surpassed NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch count with the Falcon 9 rocket on May 8, 2024, marking the third launch and landing for reusable booster B1083. The mission carried over 23 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total to over 750. Jared Isaacman announced potential use of B1083 in the first civilian spacewalk history with Crew Dragon Resilience. With this launch, SpaceX achieved 47 orbital missions in 2024, advancing its Starlink broadband megaconstellation.