{
  "id": 15007469,
  "title": "SpaceX thrusters just made a Tesla Roadster 'fly' (and Elon Musk's car is still out there in space)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/spacex-thrusters-just-made-a-tesla-roadster-fly-and-elon-musks-car-is",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-16T17:38:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/technology/spacex-thrusters-just-made-a-tesla-roadster-fly-and-elon-musks-car-is-still-out-there-in-space"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla's latest Roadster made quite the entrance at a SpaceX facility in Texas on October 16th. The electric vehicle was launched into the air using SpaceX thrusters, performing flips and rolls before making a soft landing. Elon Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, described the stunt as taking the \"fun meter to 11 out of 10.\" The Roadster features ten thrusters arranged around its body, which are powered by compressed air stored in carbon fiber tanks. These thrusters enhance the car's acceleration, top speed, braking, and cornering capabilities. The demonstration, which included the Roadster clinging to a vertical wall using suction technology, showcased the vehicle's unique and futuristic features. However, the Roadster is not yet available for purchase, with Elon Musk stating that production won't begin until 2028.",
  "summary": "Tesla just unveiled its new Roadster with a spectacular stunt, using SpaceX thrusters to make the sleek vehicle \"fly.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}