According to online sources, the Tesla Roadster and the Starman dummy, sent into space on the Falcon Heavy rocket last year, made their first orbit around the Sun.
Let us recall that in February 2018, SpaceX successfully launched its own Falcon Heavy rocket. To demonstrate the rocket's capabilities, it was necessary to provide a "dummy load".
As a result, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's roadster went into space. Due to the high risk of any unforeseen circumstances arising with the new rocket, SpaceX did not dare to place anything truly valuable and expensive on board, such as satellites. At the same time, Elon Musk did not want to send ordinary cargo into space, believing that the launch of the Tesla Roadster would be a more interesting and inspiring event.
The Tesla Roadster electric car was placed in the fairings of the second stage of the Falcon Heavy rocket. The driver's seat was taken by a mannequin named Starman, who was wearing a spacesuit. The successful launch of the rocket took place on February 6, 2018, and since then Elon Muskβs roadster has been in outer space.
It is worth noting that the Tesla Roadster continues to move at extremely high speeds. A special website is tracking the trajectory of an unusual space object. . According to the site, the roadster and the dummy have already completed an entire revolution around the Sun. Observers say that the roadster is gradually approaching Mars.
Source: 3dnews.ru