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ArianeGroup Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA says Prometheus engine tests were unrelated to Themis’ first-flight preparations

ESA and ArianeGroup said October’s Prometheus engine tests were not part of preparations for Themis’ long-delayed inaugural flight. The clarification separates engine testing from the flight-readiness effort for the reusable-launcher demonstrator; the articles provide no revised flight date or further explanation of the tests.

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2026-11-13T00:05:10.468283-08:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages

By NASA Spaceflight: After 14 full-stack flights, SpaceX is set to attempt something no one in spaceflight history has done: catch both stages of an orbital-class rocket.

Space.com

Watch SpaceX attempt a historic Starship launch and double-catch landing today (Nov. 13)

Space.com

'Don't panic': SpaceX pens familiar message on Starship ahead of historic double-catch test flight

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2026-11-12T20:55:33.349778-08:00

Commercial Space Asia-Pacific (APAC)

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

ANA parent invests in Japanese space construction firm

By FlightGlobal: Technology will help create structures in space uninhibited by the constraints of rocket fairings. All Nippon Airways parent ANA Holdings has made in investment in Space Quarters, which is developing new space construction technologies.

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2026-11-12T21:19:15.415143-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

AST SpaceMobile presses case for developing own launch vehicle

By SpaceNews.com: AST SpaceMobile executives were confident in the company’s ability to field a new reusable launch vehicle in just two years despite widespread skepticism.

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2026-11-12T17:25:39.301564-08:00

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.

interestingengineering.com

Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves closer to taking over Tesla in potential merger: Report

newsable.asianetnews.com

TSLA Stock Climbs Amid Reports Of SpaceX Tie-Up As Early As December

Also: Bloomberg, The Verge, Seeking Alpha, CNA, tass.com and newsable.asianetnews.com

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

Defense Industry & Major Contractors 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: Air & Space Forces Mag, CNN and investors.rocketlabcorp.com

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

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

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.

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

ESA says Prometheus engine tests were unrelated to Themis’ first-flight preparations

Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages

Watch SpaceX attempt a historic Starship launch and double-catch landing today (Nov. 13)

'Don't panic': SpaceX pens familiar message on Starship ahead of historic double-catch test flight

ANA parent invests in Japanese space construction firm

AST SpaceMobile presses case for developing own launch vehicle

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

Elon Musk’s SpaceX moves closer to taking over Tesla in potential merger: Report

TSLA Stock Climbs Amid Reports Of SpaceX Tie-Up As Early As December

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

Italy’s Revolv Space Closes Series A Funding Round

Asteroid Bennu's Sample Delivers Another Surprise

ESA Confirms Latest Prometheus Tests Not Connected to Themis Hop Preparations

ANA parent invests in Japanese space construction firm

Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages

Iceye US expands manufacturing, targets new military markets for radar payloads

Serco expands military space business with $292 million QinetiQ deal

AST SpaceMobile presses case for developing own launch vehicle

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Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month

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