Elon Musk is launching a Tesla into space – here's how SpaceX will do it
- Written by Ben Thornber, Associate Professor, University of Sydney
Falcon Heavy's first payload will be a Tesla Roadster, set to become the world’s fastest car following its launch into a heliocentric orbit. spacex/flickr, CC BY-NC-ND
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled for launch on February 6, and the entire space industry is watching with anticipation.
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