This still image taken from a SpaceX live stream video shows Starman sitting in SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s cherry red Tesla roadster, after the Falcon Heavy rocket delivered it into orbit. Image: AFP/HO – SPACEX
Creators of science fiction television series “Westworld” collaborated with SpaceX to create short videos featuring the launch of the Falcon Heavy with “Starman” onboard a Tesla Roadster.
Elon Musk shared the two videos on his Instagram page today.
Musk also made a surprise appearance at the Southwest Conference & Festivals (SXSW), during the “Westworld” panel. The event is being held from Mar. 9 to 18, in Austin, Texas.
YouTuber Austin Smith shared a video of the SpaceX CEO talking about space travel. Musk spoke about the ideas of Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. The scientist is known for saying that the Earth may be the cradle of humanity, but humanity cannot stay in the cradle forever. JB
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