Spaze

The real one, in orbit since 2018

Starman’s Roadster

Launched on the first Falcon Heavy on 6 February 2018, a cherry-red Tesla Roadster with a mannequin called Starman at the wheel. It loops between Earth’s and Mars’s orbits every 557 days. Its orbit here comes from JPL Horizons.

Drive there in 3D Could we ride along on Starman’s Roadster? Ask Elon
Launched
6 Feb 2018
Rocket
Falcon Heavy
Orbit
0.99 to 1.66 AU
Lap
557 days
Length
3.9 m
On the dash
Don’t Panic!

Air on board

A 2008 Tesla Roadster, cherry red, plus a mannequin in a SpaceX suit

Measured by SpaceX

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