Brief lift, big questions. As of 19 October 2026. Illustrative scenes.
Musk first discussed a SpaceX package with thrusters in 2018.
Thrust and Rocket use thrusters for brief, controlled lift.
A prepared demonstration does not establish sustained flight above traffic. Concept illustration.
Fan ground-sealing presses the car against a surface. Thrusters support brief lift.
The Roadster is not approved for public roads at this stage.
Performance claims remain untested. Production is targeted for 2027 or 2028.