autoevolution 1 Apr 2021, 9:40 UTC · by In case you forgot there’s an actual car roaming the open space of our solar system, here’s a quick reminder: Musk’s own midnight cherry Tesla Roadster is (supposedly) still out there, presently at a distance of 141.40 million miles (225,5 million km and counting), according to tracking website Whereisroadster. 5 photos Actually sending a car in space must have been the craziest thing humans ever attempted (and succeeded) since space exploration efforts began. A publicity stunt in itself, the launch actually helped prove the prowess of the Falcon Heavy rocket as it made its maiden flight (and landing) back in February 2018.