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SpaceX revenue surges thanks to AI division and Starlink growth

SpaceX doubled its quarterly revenue to 14.6 billion dollars, driven by an 830 percent surge in its AI division and continued growth in Starlink subscribers. The company also shifted from a loss to a profit of over 1 billion dollars, though its satellite services remain at the center of international political tensions.

SpaceX reported a significant financial turnaround in the third quarter of 2025, with revenue surging by 161 percent to 14.6 billion dollars compared to the previous year. The company achieved a profit of over 1 billion dollars, a stark improvement from the loss recorded in the same period last year. This growth was largely fueled by its artificial intelligence division, which saw earnings jump to 7.6 billion dollars following the acquisition of the startup Cursor and increased adoption of the Grok chatbot.

Furthermore, the company's satellite internet service, Starlink, continues to see steady expansion, reaching 13.6 million subscribers. Despite these commercial successes, the company's technology remains a point of international controversy. Ukrainian officials recently expressed frustration over operational limitations placed on Starlink and Starshield services, which have impacted drone capabilities during the ongoing conflict with Russia. The U.S. government has also reportedly constrained the sharing of intelligence due to strategic disagreements regarding the targeting of Russian energy infrastructure.

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