Mystery asteroid revealed: It’s Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster cruising through space
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Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster, launched into space in 2018, was mistaken for an asteroid in January 2025. The car, passing within 150,000 miles of Earth, was initially designated as near-Earth object 2018 CN41 before astronomers realized it was actually the Falcon Heavy's upper stage carrying Musk's vehicle.
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