Air & Space Magazine – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, Air & Space Magazine qualifies as a Pro-Science source based on our criteria.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (0.0)
Factual Reporting: VERY HIGH (0.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1986, Air & Space/Smithsonian magazine is a bimonthly magazine put out by the National Air and Space Museum.

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Funded by / Ownership

Air & Space Magazine is owned by Smithsonian Enterprises, with revenue derived through advertising and subscription fees.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Air & Space Magazine publishes stories that involve topics related to aviation, space travel, and space-related physics. There is minimal bias, and all reports are science-related, such as The F-86 Sabre, Hero of the Early Jet Age. In general, this is a highly factual pro-science source.

Failed Fact Checks

• None to date

Overall, Air & Space Magazine qualifies as a Pro-Science source based on our criteria. (D. Van Zandt 12/2/2016) Updated (07/24/2026)

Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/category/air-space-magazine/