SpaceX Plans In-House Turbine-Blade Foundry to Address Raptor Bottlenecks

Reports indicate SpaceX is developing a Texas turbine-blade and vane foundry for Raptor and Starship propulsion after years of turbine cracking and production constraints. Howmet Aerospace has emerged as a potential target or competitive reference because of scarce turbine-casting capabilities, but permits, timelines, capabilities, and public supplier relationships remain unconfirmed.