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Universe Today • Evan Gough

Bennu samples contain β-alanine also found in the Murchison meteorite

Researchers comparing material returned from asteroid Bennu with the Murchison meteorite measured the amino acid β-alanine in both. The finding adds a specific point of comparison between asteroid material and a well-studied meteorite, as scientists analyze the chemical contents of extraterrestrial samples.

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

M&A Commercial Space

Bloomberg Law • Dinesh Nair, Ryan Gould, Siddharth Philip

SpaceX and Tesla Talks on Record Merger Are Said to Progress (1)

By Bloomberg Law: SpaceX and Tesla Inc.are progressing in their merger negotiations, setting the stage for a combination that could redefine the limits of global dealmaking.

The Verge

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

Seeking Alpha

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

Also: Bloomberg and CNA

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

Satellite AI Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Italy’s Revolv Space Closes Series A Funding Round

By Via Satellite: Revolv Space, a new Italian space company, has closed its Series A Funding round worth 5 million euros ($5.6 million). Revolv Space designs and manufactures motion and power generation systems for satellites.

Also: GeekWire

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2026-11-12T14:05:07.853204-08:00

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

Mars Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Relativity Space Mars orbiter mission to feature advanced computing and communications technologies

By SpaceNews.com: A privately funded Mars orbiter planned for launch in 2028 will offer unprecedented computing and communications resources for instruments.

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2026-11-12T14:30:41.753319-08:00

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.

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

Bennu samples contain β-alanine also found in the Murchison meteorite

SpaceX and Tesla Talks on Record Merger Are Said to Progress (1)

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

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

Italy’s Revolv Space Closes Series A Funding Round

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

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

Relativity Space Mars orbiter mission to feature advanced computing and communications technologies

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

Italy’s Revolv Space Closes Series A Funding Round

Relativity Space Mars orbiter mission to feature advanced computing and communications technologies

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

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

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

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

Building a rocket is hard. AST SpaceMobile thinks it's "simple."

Archer targets first Midnight transition flight by year-end as FAA grants special airworthiness certificate

Rocket Lab raises Neutron launch price to $70 million as bookings top $515 million and debut slips to 2027

Isaacman outlines SLS changes aimed at higher flight rates and lower costs through the 2030s

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

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