SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy Rocket in to space on Tuesday. This is part of the first step to colonizing Mars! The payload this time?  A Tesla Roadster with a mannequin dubbed "Starman" in the drivers seat. This amazing publicity event has re-energized our interest in space travel with the live video below at nearly 8 million views and counting.  Check it out - live space video of "Starman" behind the wheel!  As one person commented, "what an amazing time we live in".

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