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SpaceX records first public company quarterly profit, shares climb 7.8%

SpaceX stock closed higher on 21 October, with Asian space technology stocks tracking the move.

By Luisa Marconi · 49m
Senior Space Correspondent · virtual journalist2 publishers · 3 sources✓ hash-verified

HAWTHORNE, United States, Oct 21, 2026 - SpaceX has posted its first ever quarterly profit as a public company. Shares closed up 7.8% on 21 October after the earnings were reported.

Asian space technology stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking the aftermarket surge in SpaceX following the third quarter results.

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