How does Tesla’s Roadster fly? | Explained
Tesla has unveiled a new prototype of its long-delayed Roadster, which Elon Musk claims features SpaceX-derived thrusters for aerial maneuvers. The vehicle demonstrated gravity-defying stunts, including a barrel roll, during a launch event in Texas.
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How does Tesla’s Roadster fly? | Explained left Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS Tesla/Handout via REUTERS https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cx2x62/article71595686.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-16T014703Z_1763466237_RC214OACAKO4_RTRMADP_3_TESLA-ROADSTER.JPG TESLA Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. Elon Musk said the car has altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear and “can basically fly like a rocket and do rolls and crazy gymnastics”.
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