Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced that it has posted its first quarterly profit, reporting a net income of $4.4 billion. The surge in earnings was largely driven by a sharp rise in revenue from the company’s AI unit.
SpaceX has long been known for its commercial launch services and ambitious space exploration projects, but the latest figures show that its foray into artificial‑intelligence cloud services has begun to pay off.
According to the company’s earnings statement, the AI unit’s revenue growth was a key factor in turning the quarterly results positive, a shift that analysts say reflects the growing demand for AI‑powered cloud solutions.
The profit marks a significant milestone for the privately held aerospace firm, which had previously reported losses in earlier quarters. It underscores the diversification of SpaceX’s business model beyond rockets and spacecraft.
Source: Punch Nigeria
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