SpaceX reported a net income of $4.4 billion in the third quarter, driven largely by its artificial intelligence operations, according to TechCrunch. This marks a significant profitability milestone for the company beyond its traditional aerospace ventures.

The strong earnings highlight the growing importance of AI as a core revenue stream for SpaceX, further diversifying its business model. TechCrunch noted that AI was the key engine behind this impressive third-quarter performance.

For Japanese investors, SpaceX’s success underscores the increasing impact of AI technologies in global markets, an area closely watched given Japan's own strategic investments in AI and technology sectors.