Tesla unveils flying sports car featuring SpaceX rocket thrusters

Tesla: Tesla develops electric vehicles, energy storage, and autonomous driving technology. The company recently unveiled its next-generation Roadster at an event in Texas, showcasing integration of advanced propulsion systems. This demonstration highlights Tesla's push into high-performance vehicles with aerial capabilities. SpaceX: SpaceX designs and manufactures rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government missions. It provided cold-gas thruster technology derived from its aerospace work for use in the Tesla Roadster. The collaboration enabled the vehicle's unique flight and maneuver demonstrations. Innovation: The thrusters utilize compressed air tanks similar to those employed in SpaceX rocket systems, allowing repeated use without traditional propellants. Collaboration: Tesla partnered with SpaceX to incorporate cold-gas thrusters into the new Roadster for aerial stunts and performance enhancements. Demonstration: The unveiling event included live tests of the Roadster driving inverted, flipping, and briefly flying using the integrated thruster system.