Editorial video · October 16, 2026
Tesla’s Roadster took flight. What did the demo actually show?
An original vertical explainer about the Roadster demonstrations at Tesla’s October 15 event in McGregor, Texas.
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What’s in this Reel
This edit uses short excerpts from Tesla’s official videos of two stunts: the Roadster climbing a curved ramp and briefly going airborne, followed by a jump over a lineup of parked Tesla vehicles. Tesla executives attributed the maneuvers to compressed-air thrusters.
- The event took place at a controlled SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas.
- The video distinguishes the demonstration from a production car road test.
- Figures about tanks and nozzles are attributed to Tesla’s presentation, not independently verified measurements.
Footage credit: Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. Short excerpts from Tesla’s official demonstration posts are edited with Pirate Radio’s captions and editorial context. The original landscape footage is fitted into a vertical frame for Facebook Reels.
Sources and context
- Tesla’s official Roadster event page and replay
- Tesla’s official ramp demonstration video on X
- Tesla’s official “Do a kickflip!” demonstration video on X
- Euronews: Roadster demonstration coverage
Video excerpts: Tesla. Editing and reporting context: Pirate Radio. Event claims are attributed to Tesla unless independently confirmed.