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Space42 and Viasat Clear Regulatory Hurdle for 2,800-Satellite Equatys D2D Venture
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 22:35
Space42 announced that its Equatys joint venture has secured the required regulatory approvals to advance a direct‑to‑device partnership, following Viasat’s earlier warning that an outstanding review was a key obstacle. The clearance removes a major delay that had stalled the launch of satellite‑based D2D services. With the hurdle cleared, Space42 and Viasat can now accelerate development and deployment plans. This move positions the joint venture to deliver high‑speed connectivity across remote regions.
Ukraine Reports Renewed Starshield Velocity Restrictions on Military Drones
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 19:28
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces have faced systematic disruptions to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite‑communication network over several days. The outages have severed connectivity for drones flying above the battlefield, hampering Ukraine’s air‑support capabilities. Zelenskyy attributed the interference to hostile actors targeting the satellite link. The incident underscores the growing cyber‑and‑electronic warfare threats facing modern militaries.
Gilat Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 3% Amid Launch and IFC Delays
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 19:18
Gilat Satellite Networks reported that its third‑quarter revenue held flat compared to the same period last year. In response, the company sharply cut its 2026 full‑year revenue growth forecast from 13% to just 3%. The downgrade signals growing uncertainty in the satellite‑communications market. Investors will be watching closely to see how the company navigates the coming year.
Teledyne e2v Expands Space DDR4 Memory Line With 8 GB and 16 GB NASA Grade Models
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 16:33
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors unveiled on November 12 a new line of onboard data storage, adding 8‑gigabyte and 16‑gigabyte modules to meet rising demands in Earth observation, communications payloads, and AI workloads. These high‑density solutions build on the company’s proven space‑grade memory platform, offering increased capacity while keeping weight and power consumption low. Designed for the harsh conditions of space, the modules promise faster data throughput and greater reliability for satellite missions. Availability is slated for early 2024, positioning e2v to support the next generation of high‑performance space systems.
Eutelsat Prepares 32 OneWeb Renewal Satellites for Nov. 30 SpaceX Launch
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 16:27
Eutelsat’s OneWeb division is gearing up for Launch #21, slated for November 30 aboard a SpaceX rocket that will place 32 new satellites into low‑Earth orbit
A Global Rebound for Mangroves
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-13 05:01
Scientists using Landsat imagery have discovered that after decades of decline, mangrove forests have rebounded worldwide since about 2010, expanding nearly 2,000 square kilometers as they colonize new mudflats and regenerate degraded areas.
I Am Artemis Katie Spicer
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 20:10
NASA’s Katie Spicer has stepped into the role of lander integration lead for Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2, a key commercial human landing system for the Artemis program that will ferry astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface in 2028. She focuses on the tiniest operational details—ergonomic handles, microgravity controls, and crew‑friendly hygiene systems—to ensure the lander meets every requirement for safe, efficient use. Spicer’s journey from a microbiology graduate and full‑time homemaker to a certified flight controller without an engineering degree underscores her determination and deep understanding of both science and human factors. Her work helps bring the legacy of Apollo into a new era, paving the way for future lunar exploration and eventually a crewed mission to Mars.
Heart in the Sky at NASA Kennedy
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 19:12
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a heart‑shaped smoke display over NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building during the MAX POWER expo and air show at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. The event celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and showcased the past, present, and future of flight and space exploration. The dazzling maneuver drew crowds to the historic launch pad area. NASA and the Thunderbirds highlighted the nation’s aerospace heritage in a memorable spectacle.
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2026
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 17:54
NASA’s Ames Science Directorate honored three standout scientists for their exceptional work. Alyssa Villanueva, an engineer on the LEIA team, was praised for her technical excellence and relentless support in testing. Astrophysicist Steve Howell received the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal for pioneering telescope imaging and leading international missions. Earth science researcher Samuel LeBlanc was lauded for innovative flight‑planning tools that boost NASA’s airborne science missions.
Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-13 04:24
SpaceX is gearing up for Flight 15, the first attempt to catch both stages of an orbital‑class Starship launch. After a full‑stack launch, Booster 22 will perform a rapid boost‑back and land on Pad 2 just minutes after liftoff, while the ship will later deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and coast for most of a day before returning over land for a second catch.
Exclusive: Spaceium Opens License for Refueling Hardware
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 14:00
Spaceium is turning the idea of orbital gas stations into reality by offering its OpenPort refueling technology for just $1, allowing any company to build and license the hardware while the company plans to profit from selling fuel. The open‑port system is fuel‑agnostic, can pump and receive fuel, and replaces the traditional one‑use launch port, giving satellites the ability to stay operational, maneuver freely, and travel farther into deep space.
OwlO Cloud Emerges from Stealth to Build European Orbital Cloud Network
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 12:36
Luxembourg‑based OwlO Cloud has emerged from stealth, announcing plans to launch a sovereign European orbital‑cloud network by 2030 with at least ten spacecraft equipped with European‑made data‑processing, storage, and optical‑communications hardware. The company, founded by former Axiom Space and Leanspace executives, has secured partnerships with Thales Alenia Space and Edge Aerospace to kickstart its constellation and will use venture capital for early R&D while relying on infrastructure financing for deployment.
'Don't panic': SpaceX pens familiar message on Starship ahead of historic double-catch test flight
Also covered by: Space.com
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-13 08:03
SpaceX will launch its 15th Starship test flight from Starbase on Nov. 13 at 5:45 p.m. ET, aiming for the first-ever double‑catch of both the Super Heavy booster and the upper stage, Ship 42. The 22‑plus‑hour mission will deploy 26 new Starlink V3 satellites before the upper stage attempts to return to the launch pad the next day; if a problem occurs, the vehicle will be redirected to a splashdown in the Pacific. Ship 42, bearing serial number 42 and the “Don’t panic” slogan, is part of a program that could enable 10,000 reusable Starship launches per year by 2030, and CEO Elon Musk says the odds of success are higher than not.
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
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 20:19
On November 12, 2014, the European Space Agency’s Philae lander touched down on comet 67P, but its harpoons failed to fire, causing the probe to bounce twice and drift for hours before slipping into a dark crevice. The lander remained unseen for almost two years until Rosetta’s cameras located it in September 2016, where it had been powered by stored batteries for a few days. Despite the mishap, Philae conducted experiments and discovered organic molecules never before detected on a comet. The Rosetta‑Philae mission remains a landmark achievement in comet exploration.
Dark matter breakthrough coming? Euclid space telescope unveils its 1st look into the dark universe (video)
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 17:28
Euclid’s first major data set, DR1‑Foundation, was released on Thursday, covering an area the size of 9,500 full moons and capturing light from more than a billion cosmic objects. The 13‑month survey includes spectra from 160 million sources, over 900 million galaxies and 60 million quasar candidates, creating the largest 3‑D map of the cosmos ever produced from space.
The amazing disappearing exoplanet
Original Publication Date: 2026-11-12 17:18
Astronomers have long relied on the precise timing of exoplanet transits to spot hidden companions, but a recent anomaly has stunned the community. The hot Jupiter TOI‑2535b, which has been eclipsing its star for about seven years, suddenly ceased to appear in transit observations. Scientists believe this disappearance may be caused by an unseen planet orbiting in a different plane, perturbing TOI‑2535b’s path. The finding underscores how subtle gravitational interactions can dramatically alter a planet’s visible schedule.