Elon Musk(@elonmusk):@SciGuySpace I would recommend against a new company trying to make Raptor 3. While it appears simple on the outside (necessary to survive extreme heat without a heat shield), the inside has very complex geometry that can only be manufactured using highly modified 3D metal printing.

2026.09.16 18:41

@SciGuySpace I would recommend against a new company trying to make Raptor 3. While it appears simple on the outside (necessary to survive extreme heat without a heat shield), the inside has very complex geometry that can only be manufactured using highly modified 3D metal printing.

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