Editor, Editorial Policy & Standards
Astrophyzix is curated and edited by Dr. Orion Vega, an educator with academic background in physics, astrobiology, and astrophysics, and more than two decades of experience in science literacy and public science communication. His editorial approach prioritises evidence-based explanation, methodological clarity, and public accessibility, presenting complex scientific research in a clear format without sensationalism, speculation, or compromise of scientific rigor.
Science Communication Approach
Astrophyzix.com maintains a strict evidence-based editorial framework designed to ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, and verifiability in all published content. The platform focuses on astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and space research, and applies formal sourcing and verification standards consistent with institutional scientific communication practices.
All editorial decisions prioritise factual reliability over publication speed, and no material is published unless sufficient traceable scientific support is available. The primary objective is to present readers with information that can be independently verified through original research sources or recognised scientific institutions.
Scientific Sourcing Requirements
Published articles must be supported by one or more of the following source categories wherever applicable:
- Peer-reviewed scientific journals and published research papers
- Official data releases from recognised space agencies
- Institutional observatory datasets and mission reports
- University research publications and technical briefings
- Confirmed observational datasets and measurement archives
Where available, direct references to original research identifiers or primary datasets are included so that readers can trace conclusions back to their scientific origin.
Verification and Fact-Checking Process
Before publication, technical claims are reviewed against available primary sources to confirm numerical accuracy, mission timelines, orbital data, and scientific interpretation. Particular care is taken when reporting:
- Asteroid or comet trajectory information
- Planetary measurement values and atmospheric data
- Spacecraft mission outcomes and instrument readings
- Detection claims relating to life, biosignatures, or anomalies
- Statements that have previously circulated in viral misinformation
If reliable confirmation cannot be established, the material is either withheld or clearly labelled as unresolved scientific investigation.
Evidence vs Interpretation Standards
Astrophyzix enforces a structured separation between confirmed observational data, theoretical modelling, and speculative interpretation. Articles are written to distinguish clearly between:
- Directly measured scientific observations
- Peer-reviewed theoretical frameworks
- Active research hypotheses under evaluation
- Public claims lacking scientific validation
This separation ensures that readers can understand the strength of evidence behind each statement and avoid conflating hypothesis with confirmed fact.
Misinformation and Claims Assessment Policy
Content addressing viral space-related claims or conspiracy narratives follows a structured investigative format. Assertions are evaluated using measurable astronomical data, orbital mechanics, spectroscopy results, mission telemetry, and published research literature.
- Unsupported claims are tested against physical evidence
- Numerical contradictions are demonstrated using real datasets
- Misinterpreted imagery is analysed using instrument metadata
- False technical terminology is clarified using accepted definitions
The objective is corrective explanation rather than editorial opinion, ensuring conclusions remain rooted in demonstrable scientific methodology.
Corrections and Updates Policy
Scientific understanding evolves as new observations become available. Astrophyzix updates articles when new peer-reviewed findings, revised orbital solutions, or improved instrument measurements supersede earlier data.
- Numerical or factual errors are corrected promptly
- Updated mission findings are incorporated where relevant
- Major revisions are reflected in article timestamps
- Outdated interpretations are replaced with current consensus data
Editorial Independence
Editorial conclusions are determined exclusively by scientific evidence. Advertising relationships, affiliate programmes, partnerships, or external contributors have no influence over data interpretation, research findings, or investigative outcomes.
Any sponsored placements or affiliate content are separated from scientific articles and clearly identifiable to maintain reader transparency.
Commitment to Scientific Integrity
Astrophyzix.com operates under the principle that public trust in science is built through traceable evidence, methodological transparency, and responsible communication of uncertainty. Every article is written with the expectation that readers should be able to independently verify the presented conclusions through accessible scientific documentation.
Astrophyzix.com — Evidence First. Astronomy Without Hype.
Last Updated: 14 February 2027