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Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
An aerospace company that builds and flies rockets like the Falcon 9 and Starship, plus Dragon capsules that carry astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. Its Starlink satellite network beams internet to customers across the globe. Founded by Elon Musk in 2002, SpaceX reached orbit with its Falcon 1 rocket in 2008, on the fourth attempt after three failures. The rockets are named after Star Wars's Millennium Falcon, and Falcon 9 boosters famously land upright after launching so they can fly again.
Revenue rose 92% to $7.8B as AI infrastructure and Starlink drove growth, with operating loss narrowing to $143M.
The quarter's story shifted from deep losses to a near-breakeven operating result. rose 92.1% to $7.8B and rose 3.5 points to 55.3%, driven by $1.8B of AI infrastructure contracts and $1.7B of Starlink subscriber expansion that doubled users to 12M. The company holds $93.5B in cash with no debt due until 2031, leaving it funded through its build-out phase.
Key takeaways
Operating loss narrowed to $143M from $970M a year earlier and from $1,943M last quarter, as growth outpaced cost increases. Revenue rose 92.1% to $7.8B, led by the AI adding $1.8B from new cloud and AI infrastructure contracts and Connectivity adding $1.7B as Starlink subscribers doubled to 12M despite a 22% decline to $66. R&D expense rose 81% to $3.5B, driven by AI data center build-out and increased Starship development costs. Liquidity was bolstered by $85.7B in net IPO proceeds and a $25B issuance, lifting cash to $93.5B and to $127.2B. The six-month operating loss widened to $2.1B due to a $2.2B swing in other expense from and digital asset losses, both one-off items. were $34.5B in H1, primarily for AI data centers and launch infrastructure, alongside $856M for spectrum licenses.
What changed
Q1 FY2026 flagged a $1,943M operating loss; Q2 reduced it to $143M, a 39.6-point margin improvement to -1.8%. rose 66.5% from Q1's $4.694B to $7.814B, accelerating the growth trajectory. rose 268.4% from Q1 to $127.2B after the IPO and notes issuance. Risk factors updated to name AI infrastructure concentration and data-center execution as the dominant profile, with major AI customers able to terminate on 90 days' notice.
What to watch
Track AI concentration and any customer termination or spend reduction under 90-day notice terms. Monitor H2 against the $34.5B H1 run-rate for AI data centers and launch infrastructure. Watch Starlink trend as subscriber count grows beyond 12M.
Section summaries
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Q2 FY2026 revenue surged 92% YoY to $7.8B driven by AI infrastructure and Starlink growth, while operating loss narrowed 85%.
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Consolidated rose 92% to $7.8B, led by the AI (+$1.8B) from new cloud and AI infrastructure contracts and Connectivity (+$1.7B) from subscriber and enterprise expansion.
Connectivity grew 66% as Starlink subscribers doubled to 12M, offsetting a 22% decline to $66 from international mix and lower-priced plans.
Total R&D expense jumped 81% to $3.5B, driven by AI data center build-out and increased Starship development costs in the Space .
Operating loss improved to -$143M from -$970M a year ago, but the six-month loss widened to -$2.1B due to a $2.2B swing in other expense from debt extinguishment and digital asset losses.
Liquidity was bolstered by $85.7B in net IPO proceeds and a $25B senior notes issuance; cash and equivalents stood at $93.5B with no near-term debt maturities until 2031.
surged to $34.5B in H1, primarily for AI data centers and space launch infrastructure, alongside $856M in payments for spectrum licenses.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk In the six months ended June 30, 2026, we issued the new SpaceX Notes and repaid the SpaceX Bridge Loan. The effective interest rate on the SpaceX Notes was 6.03% as of June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, we had no variable rate debt outstanding. Except as des…
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Interest Rate Risk
In the six months ended June 30, 2026, we issued the new SpaceX Notes and repaid the SpaceX Bridge Loan. The effective interest rate on the SpaceX Notes was 6.03% as of June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, we had no variable rate debt outstanding.
Except as described above, there have been no material changes to our market risk exposures during the three months ended June 30, 2026. For more information about our market risk, please see the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Prospectus.
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We are involved in the legal proceedings described in Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies, and we are subject to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain, and if decided adversely to us, or…
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We are involved in the legal proceedings described in Note 16 - Commitments and Contingencies, and we are subject to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain, and if decided adversely to us, or if we determine that settlement of particular litigation is appropriate, we may be subject to liability that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
AI infrastructure concentration and data-center execution risks now dominate the company's risk profile.
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AI is increasingly material and depends on continued AI adoption and scaling.
A significant portion of AI infrastructure comes from a small number of customers under agreements terminable on 90 days' notice after an initial ramp period.
Loss, non-renewal, or reduced spending by a major customer could materially hurt AI and consolidated , cash flows, and growth.
Cloud services rely on reliable data-center operations; physical damage, cyber incidents, power constraints, supply-chain issues, or permit delays could disrupt capacity and raise costs.