Sunday space: Modern space race set to take next ‘small step’ for humanity | The Examiner

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On February 6, 2018, a new rocket, Falcon Heavy, blasted off from Cape Canaveral for the first time. It carried a strange payload, a 2008 Tesla Roadster owned by the same billionaire who owns the rocket company. Falcon Heavy’s maiden flight was a huge success and is now among the world’s most powerful rockets. While sending a car into space might seem gimmicky, it was inspired. The launch showed everyday items, and…