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SpaceX revenue soars 161% as AI business grows

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NEWS ABSTRACT10/22/2026 · one shared analysis

SpaceX reported revenue up 161% year over year for the three months ending September, with a profit of $4.40 billion versus a loss of $1.05 billion a year earlier. Growth was attributed largely to its AI and Starlink businesses. The connectivity segment, which includes Starlink, posted $5.2 billion in revenue, up 69%. The AI unit recorded $431 million in operating income after a prior-quarter loss, though AI spending more than doubled quarter over quarter. The report is the company's second since its June public listing.

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