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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.

Also: Bloomberg

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

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

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

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

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Next Vega C Launch Edges Closer to Christmas Day as Satellites Arrive Late

By European Spaceflight: Avio chief explains that a delayed satellite delivery has pushed the next Vega C rocket launch closer to Christmas Day.

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2026-11-13T22:04:59.315327-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Matthew Williams

When Einstein's Gravitational Waves Meet Newton's Tides

By Universe Today: A researcher at Freie Universität Berlin has developed a theoretical framework for searching high-precision measurements for possible relativistic traces in lunar tides.

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2026-11-13T17:55:10.560012-08:00

M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Ryan Gould

SpaceX, Tesla and Anthropic Test the Limits of Corporate Finance

By Bloomberg: The scale of dealmaking is being matched by the personalities driving it.

Also: Forbes

2 Sources

2026-11-13T16:05:08.935950-08:00

defense Satellite Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Wall Street Journal • Maya Davis, Robbie Gramer

2026-11-13T16:28:12.044772-08:00

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Nov. 13, 1971: NASA's Mariner 9 becomes 1st spacecraft to orbit Mars, revealing close looks at the Martian surface

By Space.com: On Nov. 13, 1971, Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit Mars. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-11-13T14:19:26.292820-08:00

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

Electron launches for 100th time

James Webb telescope finds ice older than the star it orbits

Next Vega C Launch Edges Closer to Christmas Day as Satellites Arrive Late

When Einstein's Gravitational Waves Meet Newton's Tides

SpaceX, Tesla and Anthropic Test the Limits of Corporate Finance

Democrats Order Musk to Preserve Records Over Ukraine Starlink Access

Ukraine's Zelenskiy escalates criticism of SpaceX over speed caps

Senate Democrats prepare to flex new oversight powers against Musk

On this day in space! Nov. 13, 1971: NASA's Mariner 9 becomes 1st spacecraft to orbit Mars, revealing close looks at the Martian surface

SpaceX’s S&P 500 Bid Gets New Life as Musk Pitches Tesla Merger

Electron launches for 100th time

James Webb telescope finds ice older than the star it orbits

Next Vega C Launch Edges Closer to Christmas Day as Satellites Arrive Late

When Einstein's Gravitational Waves Meet Newton's Tides

Democrats Order Musk to Preserve Records Over Ukraine Starlink Access

60 years ago the Leonid meteor shower produced 144,000 meteors per hour. Could it happen again?

California's brand-new Air & Space Center, home of the space shuttle Endeavour, opens today

Axiom Space completes key review for lunar spacesuit

Smallsat builder/operator AAC Clyde Space: Revenue, EBITDA, backlog up sharply in 2026, component shortages an issue

SpaceX targets first Starship double catch on Flight 15, testing a rocket rated for 18 million pounds of thrust

Ukraine says renewed Starlink restrictions disrupt military communications and drone operations

Ukraine says renewed Starlink restrictions disrupt military communications and drone operations

SpaceX and Tesla reportedly advance merger talks, with announcement possible as soon as December

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