Elon’s Cosmic Car Adventure
The business magnate cum CEO orchestrated a cosmic spectacle that defied all expectations in February 2018. SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy embarked on an extraordinary test flight to Mars with an unexpected passenger: his very own midnight cherry 2010 Tesla Roadster. Guided by a mannequin named Starman, the car soared through space, capturing the world’s imagination.
Equipped with a towel-stuffed glovebox and a sign boldly proclaiming “DON’T PANIC,” the Roadster carried the whimsy of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Car-mounted cameras transmitted awe-inspiring live video for over four hours, leaving us in awe of humanity’s audacious journey into the unknown.
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