Re:Tesla Roadster
by KlutzySofa on Friday October 16, 2026 @04:05PM
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Nobody would launch an actual payload on the initial flight, and they had to do 3 successful launches to satisfy the USAF´s NSSL requirements before they could launch very profitable payloads for them.
The Roadster was Musks personal vehicle, so Tesla didn't pay for that either.
Re:Tesla Roadster
by esperent on Saturday October 17, 2026 @11:03PM
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SpaceX had to do those, not Tesla. These claims that Tesla doesn't have a marketing budget while it's sending cars to space are themselves marketing - you're supposed to believe they don't spend money on marketing.
The Roadster was Musks personal vehicle, so Tesla didn't pay for that either.