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Elon Musk says US government contracts will account for under 10% of SpaceX's revenue this quarter, down from 16.6% last quarter and around 20% in 2025 (Bloomberg)

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In short

The aerospace venture is seeing public sector funding play an increasingly smaller role in its overall corporate finances. Elon Musk stated that United States government contracts will represent less than 10% of revenue in the current quarter. This shift reflects a continuous reduction from earlier periods, including the preceding quarter when federal agreements accounted for 16.6% of the company's total revenue.

Key points

  • Federal contracts are making up an increasingly small fraction of the company's quarterly…: Federal contracts are making up an increasingly small fraction of the company's quarterly earnings stream.
  • The company's reliance on public sector revenue has fallen steadily from 2025 levels.: The company's reliance on public sector revenue has fallen steadily from 2025 levels.
  • Financial figures indicate a persistent downward trajectory in the proportion of business…: Financial figures indicate a persistent downward trajectory in the proportion of business coming from government sources.

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