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Bloomberg Law • Dinesh Nair, Ryan Gould, Siddharth Philip

SpaceX-Tesla merger talks progress, with a reported $3.5 trillion deal possible as soon as December

Bloomberg reports that merger negotiations between SpaceX and Tesla are advancing, with an announcement potentially coming in December or slipping to early 2027. The reported $3.5 trillion combination would unite the rocket and satellite company with the electric-vehicle maker in a deal of unprecedented scale.

The Verge • Andrew J. Hawkins

SpaceX-Tesla mega-merger could come as soon as December.

Seeking Alpha • Rob Williams

SpaceX, Tesla are said to move toward merger as soon as December

Also: Bloomberg and CNA

6 Sources

2026-11-12T12:19:17.911062-08:00

ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years

By Space.com: On Nov. 12, 2014, a European spacecraft named Philae landed on Comet 67P, then bounced twice and got lost. Here's why it mattered.

1 Source

2026-11-12T13:19:20.982557-08:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • UARX Space

UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain’s Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology

By SpaceNews.com: Nigrán, Spain | November 12 2026 – UARX Space has achieved a major milestone for Spain’s space industry with the deployment of OSSIE-D, an Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) designed and manufactured entirely in Spain, with 75% of its components developed in-house by the company.

1 Source

2026-11-12T13:20:43.498504-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Space.com • Anthony Wood

SpaceX's Starship megarocket will launch to orbit on Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?

By Space.com: The Flight 15 test mission of SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket is slated for Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?.

Also: CNN and investors.rocketlabcorp.com

3 Sources

2026-11-12T12:10:41.263791-08:00

Satellite M&A

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Gatehouse Satcom to Acquire Satlab to Build Integrated Radio for 5G NTN Solution

By Via Satellite: Gatehouse Satcom will acquire Satlab, a company that designs and manufactures radio for small satellites, under a new deal announced Thursday. Satlab, based in Aalborg, Denmark, develops S- and X-band radios and has delivered radios to more than 100 customers.

1 Source

2026-11-12T13:05:01.582376-08:00

Satellite Africa Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Christof Kern

Avoiding the Starlink Trap: Why the Satellite Industry Must Think Smarter, Not Bigger

By Via Satellite: It’s undeniable that Elon Musk has radically shaken up the satellite industry. With thousands of satellites launched and thousands more planned, Starlink has managed to position itself as the dominant force in satellite connectivity.

3 Sources

2026-11-12T13:15:14.961489-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

Asteroid Bennu's Sample Delivers Another Surprise

By Universe Today: Researchers compared the samples from asteroid Bennu with the Murchison meteorite and measured the amino acid β-alanine in both.

1 Source

2026-11-12T13:34:54.001266-08:00

Satellite Europe M&A Airbus

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

OHB confident EU regulator will weigh anti-competitive threat in assessing Airbus-Leonardo-Thales space merger

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite and rocket hardware provider OHB SE reiterated its opposition to the proposed space-division merger of competitors Airbus, Leonardo and Thales and expressed confidence that the EU regulators will give it a fair hearing.

1 Source

2026-11-12T13:34:57.550400-08:00

SpaceX-Tesla merger talks progress, with a reported $3.5 trillion deal possible as soon as December

SpaceX-Tesla mega-merger could come as soon as December.

SpaceX, Tesla are said to move toward merger as soon as December

On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years

UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain’s Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology

SpaceX's Starship megarocket will launch to orbit on Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?

Gatehouse Satcom to Acquire Satlab to Build Integrated Radio for 5G NTN Solution

Avoiding the Starlink Trap: Why the Satellite Industry Must Think Smarter, Not Bigger

Asteroid Bennu's Sample Delivers Another Surprise

OHB confident EU regulator will weigh anti-competitive threat in assessing Airbus-Leonardo-Thales space merger

Asteroid Bennu's Sample Delivers Another Surprise

OHB confident EU regulator will weigh anti-competitive threat in assessing Airbus-Leonardo-Thales space merger

Avoiding the Starlink Trap: Why the Satellite Industry Must Think Smarter, Not Bigger

On this day in space! Nov. 12, 2014: European Philae probe lands on Comet 67P, bounced twice and then got lost for nearly 2 years

UARX Space Marks a Milestone for Spain’s Space Industry with the Maiden Flight of OSSIE-D, Featuring a Complete Power Subsystem Supplied by DHV Technology

Gatehouse Satcom to Acquire Satlab to Build Integrated Radio for 5G NTN Solution

What role does industry play in Europe’s space sovereignty push?

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SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to the pad ahead of first planned dual-stage landing attempt

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