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Video. Elon Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit

Updated: 21/10/2026 - 6:37 GMT+2

Elon Musk has signalled his support for a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, as SpaceX reported a sharp rise in revenue and its first quarterly profit since going public.

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