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Starman and Tesla still orbit after SpaceX launch

Original: Starman, Tesla grabbed our attention with a SpaceX launch. Track them now

News outlets in Florida are revisiting the launch that sent Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into space, carrying a mannequin nicknamed Starman in the driver's seat. Sites are encouraging readers to track the car and spacesuit figure as they continue circling the Sun. The story remains a popular reference point for SpaceX's 2018 Falcon Heavy demonstration flight.

Why now: Anniversaries and ongoing interest in SpaceX keep the iconic Starman Roadster launch in the news.

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• Starman, Tesla grabbed our attention with a SpaceX launch. Track them now · Florida Today
• Starman, Tesla grabbed our attention with a SpaceX launch. Track them now · Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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