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OpenAI founder Sam Altman eyes rocket firm to rival Musk’s SpaceX
Sam Altman looking to buy rocket company so he can compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX - Altman and Musk have a long standing rivalry after co-founding OpenAI
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Sam Altman Tried To Compete With Elon Musk's SpaceX But Failed Allegedly, Here's What Happened
Sam Altman has been exploring the possibility of acquiring or partnering with Stoke Space, a rocket company, to enhance competition against Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Reports indicate that discussions, which began gaining traction in 2025,
Sam Altman has been moving with the urgency of someone who sees the AI curve bending faster than the market expected. In the summer, he reached out to Stoke Spacean up-and-coming rocket maker founded by former Blue Origin talentto explore a partnership that could eventually give OpenAI a controlling stake.