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Back issue · Monday, October 19, 2026 · as it ran
Launches & Rockets
By Luisa Marconi · 1h
Tesla unveils Roadster with SpaceX rocket thrusters, slated for 2028 production
The vehicle was revealed this week at a SpaceX test site in Texas, and uses thrusters for controlled airborne maneuvers.
By Luisa Marconi · 1hBROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19, 2026 - Tesla has unveiled a new version of its Roadster sports car built with SpaceX rocket thruster technology.
The reveal was held at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. Production of the vehicle is targeted for 2028.
The thruster system is designed to enable the car to carry out short airborne maneuvers, then land back on its wheels.
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