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Tesla Unveils Second-Gen Roadster with SpaceX Thrusters

Tesla's new flying Roadster prototype was demonstrated at a SpaceX test site in Texas.

Tesla's new flying Roadster prototype was demonstrated at a SpaceX test site in Texas. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹12.84 ($0.135), down 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Cryptopolitan, with live market data added, as of Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:02 UTC.

Why it matters

The integration of SpaceX thrusters into a consumer vehicle prototype marks a significant leap in automotive and aerospace technology convergence, potentially transforming future transportation.

Key takeaways
  • Tesla revealed a new Roadster prototype with SpaceX thrusters.
  • The demonstration included a driverless flip and landing.
  • The event took place at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas.
  • JUST token down 1.82% in 24 hours amid flat market conditions.
The story so far · 2 briefs
  1. Elon Musk Hints at Tesla-SpaceX Merger Amid Roadster Flight Speculation
  2. Tesla Unveils Second-Gen Roadster with SpaceX Thrusters — this brief

Tesla has unveiled its second-generation Roadster, equipped with SpaceX thrusters, in a livestreamed event at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas. The demonstration featured a driverless prototype executing a dramatic flip maneuver off a curved ramp before landing smoothly on its wheels.

The integration of SpaceX thrusters into the vehicle suggests a potential for enhanced performance and possibly even limited flight capabilities, representing a significant advancement in automotive engineering.

While the demonstration provided a glimpse into the vehicle's capabilities, specific technical details about the thrusters and their functionality were not disclosed.

The announcement comes amid a relatively flat crypto market, with the total market cap at $2.83 trillion and Bitcoin up 0.90% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 63, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.

JUST (JST), a coin unrelated to the Tesla announcement, saw a 1.82% decrease in the past 24 hours, reflecting no direct market impact from the event.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹12.86$0.1352 to ₹12.84$0.135 — -0.15%.

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BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹12.86$0.1352

The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.29 (about $0.135), down 1.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 11.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

JST
#72
₹12.84$0.135 ▼ 1.79%
-0.15% since this brief published
7d -4.69%MCap ₹105.13BFull JST data →
The market when this published · October 16, 2026
Total market cap₹269.46T
Bitcoin 24h+0.90%
Ethereum 24h+2.91%
BTC dominance58.3%
Fear & Greed63 · Greed

Tesla Unveils Second-Gen Roadster with SpaceX Thrusters — questions & answers

What is unique about the new Tesla Roadster?

The new Tesla Roadster features SpaceX thrusters, enabling advanced maneuvers like flips and potentially limited flight capabilities.

Where was the new Roadster prototype demonstrated?

The prototype was demonstrated at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas.

How did the market react to the Tesla announcement?

The broader crypto market remained flat, with no significant impact observed on crypto prices.

How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?

About ₹14.29 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.135. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.

Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?

JST is down 0.15% since this brief first published — trading at ₹12.84 ($0.135) now versus ₹12.86 ($0.1352) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cryptopolitan. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 16, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #971,668 sha256:2311517c2784d355
Based on reporting by Cryptopolitan — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Cryptopolitan · Oct 16 04:53 ↗

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