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Bloomberg • Thomas Black

SpaceX’s low-cost launch lead raises questions about U.S. reliance on Musk

As launch providers worldwide struggle to match SpaceX’s low-cost capabilities, Elon Musk’s company has further raised the competitive bar. The debate extends beyond rivals’ ability to compete: the United States’ reliance on SpaceX brings both advantages and concerns, the article argues.

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2026-11-15T10:04:53.070859-08:00

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One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Copa 737 & UPS 767 Collide On Miami Airport Taxiway: Pilot Blames Checklist Distraction

By One Mile at a Time: A UPS 767 failed to give way and hit a Copa 737 on a taxiway at Miami International Airport. Here's the ATC audio, the damage, and a similar close call earlier.

Aviation24

UPS Boeing 767 and Copa Boeing 737 collide at Miami Intl. Airport

Bloomberg

Copa, UPS Planes Collide on Miami Airport Tarmac While Taxiing

Also: Aviation A2Z, gulfcoastnewsnow.com, NBC News, theaviationhub.co.uk, The Guardian, The Independent, Seeking Alpha and airlive.net

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2026-11-15T02:19:28.297050-08:00

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politico.eu • Chris Lunday

Estonia to close border with Russia after ‘sabotage attack’ on defense firm

By politico.eu: Tallinn’s Internal Security Service said an attempted arson attack was commissioned by Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.

Bloomberg

Estonia Says Russia Behind Failed Arson Attempt on Drone-Maker

The Independent

Estonia to shut border with Russia after Putin’s drone ‘sabotage attack’

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2026-11-15T06:40:39.105627-08:00

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Bloomberg • Summer Maxwell

ULA Vulcan Rocket Launches With Its First Amazon Leo Payload

By Bloomberg: United Launch Alliance launched its Vulcan rocket for the first time in nine months, a long-awaited return for a vehicle plagued by delays and technical mishaps.

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2026-11-15T10:04:52.269343-08:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman

On this day in space! Nov. 15, 1988: The 300-foot Green Bank Telescope collapses suddenly, leaving a huge pile of wreckage in West Virginia

By Space.com: The telescope collapsed under its own weight after a key structural element called a "gusset plate" failed.

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2026-11-15T08:19:37.133057-08:00

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The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

Trump moves to build his space legacy with NASA’s help

By The Hill: President Trump is about to do JFK one better.

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2026-11-15T07:28:14.681857-08:00

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Washington Post • Taz Ali

As Duffy seeks air traffic control upgrades, Democrats point to unspent funds

By Washington Post: Democratic lawmakers questioned why Congress should approve more money when billions previously allocated for upgrades have yet to be spent.

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2026-11-15T07:05:01.975642-08:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Navigating Lunar Orbit Using Nothing But Shadows And A Power Meter

By Universe Today: Humanity is quickly starting to saturate our ability to track all of the satellites we have in deep space. NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) has been the workhorse for tracking such things for decades, but is quickly being overwhelmed by the number of requests it receives.

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2026-11-15T05:35:14.778211-08:00

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