Orlando Sentinel

The Orlando Sentinel is a daily newspaper based in Orlando, Florida. Its mission is to deliver the truth every day without bias. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics including local news, sports, and entertainment. The content often focuses on Space Coast launches and the space industry in general. There are instances of contradictions and deceptive practices in the articles related to launch schedules, details, success rates, and claims about SpaceX activities.

64%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The articles often contain statements that are supportive of SpaceX and its activities.
  • There is a tendency to prioritize SpaceX launches and news over other space industry developments.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest in the articles.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions in the articles often involve conflicting information about launch schedules and details.
  • There are instances where the articles report on launch delays or issues but later contradict themselves by stating that the launches were successful.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain misleading statements or information.
  • There are instances where the articles make false claims about SpaceX launches and activities.

Recent Articles

  • Final Atlas V Rocket Launch Scheduled for July 30, 2024: Top Secret Payload to Lift Off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

    Final Atlas V Rocket Launch Scheduled for July 30, 2024: Top Secret Payload to Lift Off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 An Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to carry out the final national security mission for the Atlas family of rockets on July 30, 2024, at 6:45 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The top secret payload for Space Systems Command will be launched from Launch Complex 41 and is visible from various locations along the Space Coast. ULA has had three launches this year and approaches its total number of launches in 2023 with this mission.
  • Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week

    Boeing's Starliner Launch Delayed: Computer System Issue Pushes NASA Test Flight into Next Week

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program and set to send astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, experienced a launch delay on June 1, 2024. The issue was due to one computer system taking longer than expected to come online for clamp release and launch sequence. NASA announced a possible next week launch, with potential dates being Wednesday or Thursday for further assessment. Previous setbacks included a malfunctioning valve in May and past software bugs causing trajectory issues and cabin electrical tape.
  • SpaceX Launches Third Starlink Satellite Batch in Under 24 Hours, Marking Beginning of New Era for Space Exploration

    SpaceX Launches Third Starlink Satellite Batch in Under 24 Hours, Marking Beginning of New Era for Space Exploration

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 SpaceX launched its third batch of Starlink satellites in under 24 hours from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 4th, marking the beginning of a new era for space exploration. With over 500 working satellites already orbiting Earth, SpaceX is building a massive megaconstellation that will provide wireless high-speed internet access to people all around the world. The company has approval to launch up to 12,000 more satellites in the coming years and plans on continuing its rapid pace of launches.
  • USSF-124 Mission Launches Two Satellites for Missile Defense Agency and Four for Space Development Agency into Low Earth Orbit

    USSF-124 Mission Launches Two Satellites for Missile Defense Agency and Four for Space Development Agency into Low Earth Orbit

    Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 A classified national security mission launched by USSF using SpaceX rocket carries satellites for missile defense and space development, aiming to track hypersonic threats.
  • The Dark Side of Space Industry Boom: Pollution from Commercial Launches Threatens Earth's Environment

    The Dark Side of Space Industry Boom: Pollution from Commercial Launches Threatens Earth's Environment

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The space industry is experiencing rapid growth, but this comes at a cost as more launches release pollutants into Earth's atmosphere. Scientists are concerned about the negative effects on our planet's environment from commercial companies such as SpaceX, Amazon and Eutelsat OneWeb working towards satellite mega-constellations. Regulators worldwide do not have rules in place to address pollution from space launches.
  • SpaceX Launches Ovzon-3 Satellite to Orbit

    SpaceX Launches Ovzon-3 Satellite to Orbit

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024
      SpaceX successfully launched the Ovzon-3 satellite to orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on January 3rd, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at approximately 6:04 p.m.

    • College Professor Charged in Death of Jewish Protester at California Demonstration

      Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, a professor at Moorpark College, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury in the death of Paul Kessler. Kessler died of blunt force head trauma consistent with a fall, and his death has been ruled a homicide. The case has been complicated by conflicting witness statements and unclear surveillance footage.

    • Boat Captain Found Guilty in 2019 Fire That Killed 34

      Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023
        Former Conception dive boat captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of gross negligence in the deaths of 34 people in a boat fire in 2019. Boylan was convicted of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, a pre-Civil War statute known as seaman's manslaughter. The defense argued that Boylan was following the practices of the boat's owner, Truth Aquatics, which did not use an overnight watch. Boylan, who did not testify, will remain free until sentencing on Feb. 8, where he could face up to 10 years in federal prison.

      • Trump and DeSantis Clash at Florida GOP Summit

        Broke On: Saturday, 04 November 2023 Former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the Florida GOP summit, likening him to a 'wounded falling bird'. DeSantis, in his speech, did not mention Trump but highlighted his conservative policy wins in Florida. Trump announced the endorsement of seven Florida state lawmakers, five of whom had previously endorsed DeSantis.