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Elon Musk Flies Tesla Roadster Live
Elon Musk demonstrated a flying Tesla Roadster at a Texas SpaceX event, sparking social media reactions.
In brief
Elon Musk demonstrated a flying Tesla Roadster at a Texas SpaceX event, sparking social media reactions. Elon Musk showed a Tesla Roadster capable of hovering at a SpaceX event in Texas, expected to start production in 2028. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla
Elon Musk demonstrated a Tesla Roadster capable of hovering at a SpaceX facility in Texas on Thursday.
Social Media Reactions
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Kari Lake and Spencer Pratt praised the vehicle's ability to lift off and maneuver above ground.
Musk's SpaceX Thruster Package
Musk hinted at a SpaceX-inspired thruster package enabling the Roadster to hover and make short jumps using cold-gas thrusters.
Live Event Details
Tesla unveiled the next-generation Roadster during a livestreamed event from SpaceX's test facility in McGregor, Texas on Thursday.
Musk's Confidence Statement
Musk said the vehicle would defy physics and wasn't safety optimized, but success is not guaranteed.
“Success is not guaranteed. It'll probably work, but if it doesn't work, we're at a safe distance. Excitement is 100 percent guaranteed.”
Production Timeline
Tesla expects the next-generation Roadster to begin production in 2028, nearly a decade after its initial unveiling.
Regulatory Uncertainty
Federal Aviation Administration rules classify flying vehicles as aircraft, raising questions about public road use.
What it means
Elon Musk showed a Tesla Roadster capable of hovering at a SpaceX event in Texas, expected to start production in 2028.
