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Elon Musk's SpaceX reports a profit and he hints at a possible merger with Tesla

Published

21 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Government & Space

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

SpaceX has reported a profit following a period of losses, driven by the success of its satellite and computer leasing businesses. Elon Musk also hinted at a possible future merger with Tesla.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 4 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your space tech venture must watch this profit signal that could shift capital flows and partnerships; the hint at merging with Tesla signals a chance to rethink competitive threats or collaboration in energy and transport sectors.

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4 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026

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