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Bloomberg Law • Jordan Fitzgerald, Lu Wang

Musk pitches Tesla–SpaceX merger, potentially giving SpaceX a route into the S&P 500

After SpaceX was denied a swift path into the S&P 500, Elon Musk has proposed merging it with Tesla, an existing index heavyweight. The move could give SpaceX indirect access to the benchmark through Tesla, but the articles provide no details on deal terms, timing or how investors and regulators might respond.

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2026-11-14T06:19:27.842684-08:00

defense Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Reuters

Italy says it backs Germany joining next-generation fighter jet project

By Reuters: Italy said on Saturday it fully supported Germany's participation in the Global Combat Air Programme to develop a next-generation ‌fighter jet, rejecting media reports that Rome had sought to block Berlin from joining.

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2026-11-14T06:05:34.784391-08:00

aviation Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Syria recovers second Il-76 linked to Assad regime's final days

By Air Data News: Syria has recovered an Ilyushin Il-76T that left Damascus for Libya just four days before the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government, becoming the second Syrian heavy transport returned to the country after being flown abroad during the regime's final days.

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2026-11-14T06:45:39.882276-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Electron launches for 100th time

By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab’s Electron launched for the 100th time on a Nov. 14 mission for a Japanese customer, setting a record for fastest to 100 launches.

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2026-11-14T06:10:40.950805-08:00

space JWST Space Exploration & Science Missions

Ars Technica • Jacek Krywko

James Webb telescope finds ice older than the star it orbits

By Ars Technica: Radiation and collisions reshape the planetary building materials.

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2026-11-14T04:19:22.335624-08:00

aviation China Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives COMAC

The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Comac’s all-electric 19-seat CE-25A test aircraft makes first piloted flight

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying., Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

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2026-11-14T03:15:40.292863-08:00

space Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation