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Bloomberg • Carmen Arroyo, Kara Carlson, Michelle F Davis, Ryan Gould

Musk seeks to lock in a Tesla-SpaceX merger before political and financial conditions shift

A proposed merger between Tesla and SpaceX, described as a $3.7 trillion combination, faces a narrowing window as Elon Musk seeks to secure the deal before the political and financial environment changes. The available report does not specify terms or a transaction timeline.

Also: Wall Street Journal

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2026-10-21T18:05:00.060776-07:00

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

ESPI AC 2026 - Étienne Schneider on Why Europe Needs a Space Resources Law of Its Own

By SpaceWatch Global: Étienne Schneider on how Luxembourg’s space resources law unlocked investment, why Europe needs one too, and stability as Europe’s strongest card in the space race.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

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2026-10-21T02:55:59.223928-07:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

How Flare Ribbons Reveal Hidden Solar Explosions on the Sun

By Universe Today: Solar flaring is complex behaviour triggered by reconnection, when magnetic field lines break and then snap back to the Sun's surface.

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2026-10-21T16:34:55.822695-07:00

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Space.com • Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

By Space.com: On Oct. 21, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-21T15:05:26.766473-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

By SpaceWatch Global: Ricardo Conde joins Judith Delany to discuss European lunar exploration, Portugal’s space ambitions and why the Moon could offer humanity a reset.

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2026-10-21T16:15:24.621810-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is testing whether military supplies can withstand the rigors of spaceflight aboard SpaceX’s new Starfall reentry capsule, part of a Pentagon effort to explore using commercial space vehicles to deliver critical equipment to forces around the world.

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2026-10-21T17:49:09.897661-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald, Marcus Walker

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

By Wall Street Journal: Ukraine is using a basic Starshield service, which uses Starlink’s standard equipment with different features.

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2026-10-21T17:49:18.213034-07:00

China Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

NASA Spaceflight • Martin Smith

China readies first commercial resupply craft, first booster reflight, and next landing attempt

By NASA Spaceflight: As its launch cadence continues to grow, China is stepping further towards reusable rockets as it prepares for the first re-flight of a previously-flown booster, while the Chang Zheng 12A will attempt to become China’s third rocket to have its first stage recovered, on its second attempt.

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2026-10-21T13:35:08.258455-07:00

Musk seeks to lock in a Tesla-SpaceX merger before political and financial conditions shift

ESPI AC 2026 - Étienne Schneider on Why Europe Needs a Space Resources Law of Its Own

How Flare Ribbons Reveal Hidden Solar Explosions on the Sun

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

China readies first commercial resupply craft, first booster reflight, and next landing attempt

Musk Tries to Lock In His Tesla-SpaceX Dream Before Trump’s Exit

How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?

U.S. Air Force explores military resupply from space in latest SpaceX Starfall flight

How Flare Ribbons Reveal Hidden Solar Explosions on the Sun

ESPI AC 2026 - “The Moon Is Not Yours. It’s Ours.” Ricardo Conde on Europe’s Future in Space

On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

Orbius CEO Halldor Sigurdsson Talks 'New Era' for Satellite in Thursday Morning Conversation

ESPI AC 2026 - €35 Billion for Space: Is Germany Entering a New Space Era? | Klaus-Peter Willsch

John Malone Floats Potential Deal Between Skydance and SpaceX

When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update)

SpaceX and Tesla form committees to explore a potential merger

Japan launches MMX mission to Phobos, aiming to return samples from Mars’ moon

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

Musk pledges one SpaceX share to every U.S. child, a gift valued at nearly $11 billion

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