NOW THIS IS MORE LIKE THE 21ST CENTURY I WAS PROMISED: Could the New SpaceX-Assisted Tesla Roadster Actually Fly? A Closer Look at What It May Actually Do. “According to the FAA, the resulting no-fly zone (which began on September 18 and ended October 2 and has presumably been extended to cover the rescheduled launch) covered a 1.5-nautical-mile radius around the facility and extended up to 10,000 feet. What could that tell us about the Roadster’s capabilities?”