Tesla's new flying Roadster did exactly what Elon Musk said it would in a post 8 years ago

Eight years after Elon Musk first shared his vision for Tesla's Roadster, the company's latest creation has taken to the skies in much the same way Musk described it. On Thursday, Tesla's Roadster was seen leaping into the air, following a test run at a SpaceX facility in Texas. Musk's initial announcement in 2019 detailed a plan for the Roadster to use cold-gas thrusters powered by ultra-high-pressure air stored in composite pressure vessels, replacing the two rear seats.

The technology was put to the test during the demonstration, with the Roadster climbing a curved ramp, rolling through the air, and landing on its wheels. Musk's commitment to his technology innovations has been more consistent than his production schedule, which has seen multiple delays. Despite the delays, the Roadster's technology has proven successful, similar to Musk's other ambitious technological promises, such as his plan for SpaceX to catch a Super Heavy booster with its launch tower arm using grid fins.