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Why did SpaceX lose money?
Despite growing revenue, SpaceX lost money overall due to significant spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure after merging with xAI. This is a common strategy for growth companies: investing heavily in new areas to build future capabilities, even if it impacts immediate profitability.
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