Starbase, TX
Joined October 2019
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Fabian Ramirez retweeted
@RocketRanchTX is the best place to watch Starship launches from. We have an incredible community of nerds from around the world who love this program. We host all of your favorite streamers and provide an experience second to none. With a double catch weeks away, get your Flight 15 tickets before they're gone!
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Beyond the limits of physics
– Multi-mode fan & ground sealing system pulls air from beneath the vehicle, generating enough suction to hold it upside down while stationary
– Powered fans & active wings maximize traction and cornering speeds in all conditions, achieving massive downforce at zero speed
– Advanced cold-gas thrusters w/ all-electric actuators make micro adjustments within a fraction of a second to stabilize the vehicle in flight
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Interior
– Ultrawhite interior w/ gray microsuede detailing & seat bolsters for added grip
– Manual controls & a fixed seat position reduce overall vehicle mass
– Lightweight, high-strength materials throughout, including magnesium, titanium & carbon fiber help reduce it further
This allows Roadster to respond to driver inputs almost instantly
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Roadster is a true pilot's car: active aerodynamics, a multi-mode suction system & cold-gas thrusters
Exterior
– Concealed headlights, full-length taillight & flush-mounted surfaces for a minimalist, highly technical form
– Super light wheels w/ thin spokes that reinforce structural strength when earthbound
– Ano White paint brings an aerospace-derived finish w/ UV & cryogenic protection, electrostatic dissipation & corrosion resistance
– Gold Glazed tinted glass mimicking the copper coating of spacesuit visors, w/ subtle titanium accents
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Roadster transforms in Track Mode
These aero features aren't just for looks: they provide the best passive downforce package of any road car (approaching F1 levels!) with wing actuation driven by the @Tesla_Optimus actuator system
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Configurations
– Performance: road ready, seats 2
Active aerodynamics & multi-mode suction system for next-level performance on & off the track
– Thrust: race ready, seats 2
Multi-mode suction system paired w/ rear-mounted cold-gas thrusters that enable 0–60 in <1 second
– Rocket: air ready, seats 1
Multi-mode suction system plus perimeter-mounted cold-gas thrusters supporting forward & upward acceleration plus lateral rotational movement. So...yes, it can fly
Range >300 miles
Top speed up to >230mph (Rocket)
0-60
Performance (<1.6)
Thrust (<0.9)
Rocket (<0.59)
Reserve now –
Tesla.com/Roadster
Fabian Ramirez retweeted
SpaceX has used thrusters to position spacecraft for decades.
Making them work in a vehicle instead of a vacuum took all-new hardware & controls.
Every usable void in the car is packed with Carbon Fiber Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs)
More compressed gas on board = more flight time
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Roadster xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1yKAPwNgg…
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Roadster event livestream xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1yKAPwNgg…
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Air shows, astronauts, and a weekend at the place where so many extraordinary missions began.
Join us for MAX POWER at @NASAKennedy Nov. 7–8.
Our biggest event of the year lands soon! ✈️
MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo, is happening Nov. 7-8 @NASA_Kennedy. Experiences for all to enjoy—including air shows, immersive exhibits, astronaut appearances & more! Check out our FAQs and plan your visit: go.nasa.gov/4iiNPN3
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The first Starship to return to its launch site, Ship 40's journey took it across air, space, and sea. Now that it is vertical alongside three other Starships in a Megabay at Starbase, it will provide first-of-its-kind data on a flown Starship heatshield, Raptor engines, avionics, and more.
