The innovative vehicle, with its iconic mannequin named "Starman" and listening to songs by David Bowie, has been floating through space since its launch more than 7 years ago. During this time, the Tesla Roadster has been completing its own orbit between Earth and Mars without supervision or direct control.
Recently, several astronomers, including those from the prestigious Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, have raised doubts about the identity of this object. Following a collaboration between professional and amateur astronomers, it has been discovered that the mysterious "asteroid" is actually the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, which sent the Tesla into space in February 2018.
What seemed to be a car floating through space has led to much speculation and astonishment in the astronomical community. Over time, the Tesla Roadster will face challenges such as radiation and extreme temperatures, possibly becoming a space relic in the distant future.
The Tesla Roadster has become a testament to Elon Musk and SpaceX's bold vision of transporting a car into space, opening the possibility of being the first human vehicle to travel through the solar system without the need for a driver.
The uncertainty about the Tesla's whereabouts and the identification of the object as the Falcon Heavy rocket has surprised the scientific community and the general public, keeping alive the curiosity about the fate of "Starman" and his extravagant space ride.
