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SpaceX has successfully launched its heaviest rocket yet, the Falcon Heavy. After years of delay and technical issues, the rocket took to the skies to much awe and admiration, with 2 out of 3 boosters returning to Earth in perfect sync, intact and ready to be refurbished and used again. A truly remarkable and game-changing event.
Adding a whimsical touch to the event, a Tesla convertible was featured as the payload of the giant rocket. Pictures of the car floating through space have emerged, with a 'spaceman' in the driver's seat and David Bowie's ''Life On Mars'' playing on the stereo. A truly surreal sight!
The aftermath of the launch has brought out the best of the internet. From pop culture and sci-fi references, to the quirky and Bond villain-esque persona of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the meme possibilities go from infinity to beyond! And as usual, Musk himself is quite happy to play along and join in the fun.
Scroll down below to check out the incredible images, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Yesterday was a tense and triumphant day for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as his Falcon Heavy rocket was successfully launched
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Frank Ryan 7 years ago
Oh hey! That's me that made that. #1! Yay! :-) https://twitter.com/frankryanjr/status/961017230057197568
Linda McFarland 7 years ago
I am a 77 year old great grandma and am awed by this! My youngest grandson, Dundee 16 and my oldest grandson Joseph 33 are followers of mr. musk, they are both geniuses!
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Jane Alexander 7 years ago
Noted astronomer Dr Laurance Doyle says; "Anybody who says 'the sky s the limit' has no imagination".
Petar Petrovic 7 years ago
SKY S THE LIMIT BUT, ..... IT IS MADE IN, ..... HOLLYWOOD STUDIO !!!
Rue Granger 7 years ago
Btw worldwide falcon is a bird’s name. Space-wide it’s a car 😂
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Allayna 7 years ago
Sorry, that might be a quote but I don't know who from so anybody who does... :D
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Daniel Sipes 7 years ago
Actually, it's a brilliant idea that's great for publicity from a marketing perspective...
Viki Banaszak 7 years ago
And then it traveled around the sun and time traveled to the past to become known as the Black Night Satellite!
Janet Judd 7 years ago
He got a bit carried away with his vivid imagination didn't he? I think David Bowie would think it's tres cool!
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Dércio Gaspar 7 years ago
Actualy it should have turned left, since now it's on the way to the asteroid belt :(
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Evan Griffiths 7 years ago
Omg I didn't see the LL so I was like what's a nutshe 😂
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Claudio Rossini 7 years ago
Something reminded me of the classic 1981 movie "Heavy Metal"... hqdefault-...6607e5.jpg 
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Luca Gotta 7 years ago
Anyway that's fake as hell, you can find the real thing here http://cdn-static.denofgeek.com/sites/denofgeek/files/styles/main_wide/public/2017/07/discworld_main.jpg?itok=0TcPtHMq
Scott Andrew 7 years ago
In other related news...Elon Musk was cited for doing 14,000 mph in his Tesla.
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Henry Cheves 5 years ago
*Safety warning: made by humans* Aliens: Oh f**k no get me outta here
Carole Dose 7 years ago
Is that a cat's paw (with another paw hidden in the shadow) on the circuit board blocking the Tesla name?
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Tamara Laney 7 years ago
Warning: Object in the rear-view mirror may appear closer than they are
Marcella Tania 7 years ago
If you guys are Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fan: Elon Musk what did you do with Lola
MagicalUnicorn 7 years ago
Am I sitting in a tin can Far above the world Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do
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Christopher Chang 7 years ago
The reply will be "It is currently going rigorous (in space) testing."
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Billy Taylor 7 years ago
Did it just disappear off the face of the Earth and float off into space?
Connie Martin 7 years ago
I was at summer camp. About 200 of us gathered around a small B&W. Unforgettable
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Fábio Veríssimo 7 years ago
With nasa fundings cuts I won’t think they are able to afford it...
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Susann Campbell 7 years ago
Once you've been to the cape and see a ship heading for the stars, you can't go back to the farm.
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Shruti Naik 7 years ago
Congratulations for making the decision and all the very best for your future! Go be the first man to drive a car into space! :)
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BREAK YOUr perceptions 7 years ago
no we need people who actually do work to stick around.
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Cody Eriksen 7 years ago
Brahhhhhhaaahhaaahhaaa!!! OMG! This brought a big nostalgic smile on my face!
Pat Corbett 7 years ago
Space Mountain? I thought it was the U.S. team on the bobsled run in Pyongchang
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Dércio Gaspar 7 years ago
It actualy made it, just a little to fast, and a few meters to the side #RUD
Prot Pap 7 years ago
Actually it waa made to fall into the water next to the landing pad on purpose, it was going too fast and if it would crash into the landing pad that would have been destroyed too.
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April Simnel 7 years ago
I'm actually kind of surprised that Musk didn't invite Duncan to Cape Canaveral for this.
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Nicklas Linder 7 years ago
Has anyone seen Trump after the launch?!? #perfectcrime #wouldhavebeenawesome
Robert Banning 7 years ago
I always thought it would’ve been funny if a turn signal was left on.
Kunal Kashyap 7 years ago
Tesla Made The World Record Flr Being The Fastest Car In The Whole Outer Space And Also Being The First One In Outer Space...
Sheryl Gay 7 years ago
Are there any charging stations on Mars? Geez Elon, if you really wanted to offload your car, I would have done you a favor, I have room at home. Maybe next time.
Nicklas Linder 7 years ago
Has anyone seen Trump after the launch?!? #perfectcrime #wouldhavebeenawesome
Robert Banning 7 years ago
I always thought it would’ve been funny if a turn signal was left on.
Kunal Kashyap 7 years ago
Tesla Made The World Record Flr Being The Fastest Car In The Whole Outer Space And Also Being The First One In Outer Space...
Sheryl Gay 7 years ago
Are there any charging stations on Mars? Geez Elon, if you really wanted to offload your car, I would have done you a favor, I have room at home. Maybe next time.
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