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Breaking · Oct 16, 2026

The Flying Roadster: Real Rocket Science, Not a Car Story

Tesla’s new Roadster flew over its own lineup on cold-gas thrusters borrowed from orbital flight. Here’s what the hover demo proved — and what it didn’t.

Target:Tesla Roadster
Instrument / Tech:SpaceX cold-gas thrusters (COPV air system)
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