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Imagining “Fun” on a SpaceX Mars Trip in the Interplanetary Transport System

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In Elon’s recent announcement about SpaceX’s Interplanetary Transport System, he spoke about the long journey to Mars being fun and exciting with amenities such as movies, games, lecture halls, and a restaurant. For fun, I took to Tinkercad (online 3D modeling software – try it out if you haven’t already) to envision a few things of my own in the spirit of his “fun” suggestion.

The Interplanetary Transport System Crew Cabin

Here’s the model I put together to get the imagination juices going…

Note: I’m aware that my model of the crew cabin isn’t perfect. Give me a break! I was working with a short fly-through video and software intended for making toys. And I was just having fun. The general idea has still been captured.

Coffee Bar

I cannot for the life of me imagine making a three-to-six month journey to Mars without caffeine input. Plus, if you’re truly talking interplanetary, there will be no discussion on the matter. Pluto tourists have their demands.

Interplanetary Transport System - coffee bar.

My preferred source is from the lovely makers of Red Bull; however, I’ll take a Starbucks Venti Carmel Macchiato, hot (with an extra shot of espresso) as a close runner up.

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Interplanetary Transport System - coffee bar.

That being said, a coffee station would be a must. Oh, and there should be plenty of dispensers because lines suck.

Food Station

Interplanetary Transport System - food station.Elon mentioned a restaurant, which is great for sit down dinners under the stars and all, but what about those days when you just want something quick so you can get back to Oolon Colluphid’s Where God Went Wrong? You’d need some sort of food station for that, and I imagine it might look something like one of those old pie dispensers that used to frequent Grand Central Station.Interplanetary Transport System - food station.

Actually, I’ve heard they still have “Vending Machine Restaurants” in certain places in the world. This might not be much different. Except for payment because after a $200,000 ticket, my damn meals better be included.

Interplanetary Transport System - food station.Note: Someone mentioned to me that tables and chairs were moot because, well, space. But I’ve seen enough videos of astronauts chasing their food down to anticipate a desire for a “Velcro-ed” type surface to attach your runaway shrimp cocktail to (an astronaut favorite). Hence, the pull-out tables under the dispenser.

Centrifuge Gym

Since future Martian colonial travelers will need to maintain their strength for their surface arrival, a physical fitness regimen is likely to be a “must” for most; however, in space gravity (that was a misleading phrase, I know), exercise is going to eat up a lot of “fun” time because it takes so long to achieve results in zero gravity.Interplanetary Transport System - space gym.

I imagine having an optional centrifuge gym wherein equipment is attached to the inside of a spinning ring might help. The additional imitation gravity could make the workout more effective.

My version here is obviously pretty bulky, but what my patience lacks, I’m sure an engineer could overcome by making something slimmer.

 

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Spray Park

Okay, this one might just be clouds in my coffee, but wouldn’t it be awesome?

Liquids behave super funky in zero gravity – then imagine them being sprayed everywhere while you floated around through obstacle course rings. You could put money on there being amusing YouTube videos coming out of that one.

The whole thing would be a portable setup and would be enclosed by some sort of sheeting material, of course. Not everyone wants blobs of H2O surprising them during brunch. There could be “Water Park Wednesdays” or something. Good times a comin’.

Interplanetary Transport System - spray park.

Well, that’s what I’ve got for now! I truly enjoyed designing this stuff. I highly recommend it.

P.S. If you’d like to give your own ideas a whirl without totally starting from scratch, all the models I’ve presented here are publicly available under a “Sharealike” license on Tinkercad’s website. Let’s imagine together!

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Accidental computer geek, fascinated by most history and the multiplanetary future on its way. Quite keen on the democratization of space. | It's pronounced day-sha, but I answer to almost any variation thereof.

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Elon Musk seemingly confirms Cybertruck gift to 13-year-old cancer fighter

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, the teen has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12.

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Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed that he will be sending a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old Houston boy fighting brain cancer. The teen was recognized as an honorary Secret Service member by U.S. President Donald Trump during his address to Congress on Tuesday. 

A Chance Meeting

The Tesla CEO’s Cybertruck pledge was mentioned during DJ’s short interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. When Collins asked the 13-year-old what he told the Tesla CEO, DJ answered that he asked for a Cybertruck.

“I said, ‘can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there?’” the cancer fighter stated.

Daniel noted that Musk responded positively to his request, which was highlighted by Collins in a post on X. Musk responded to the post with a heart emoji, suggesting that he really will be sending a Cybertruck to the 13-year-old cancer fighter.

Teen’s Cancer Battle Inspires

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, Daniel has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12. During his speech, Trump highlighted the 13-year-old’s long battle with his disease. 

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“Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true,” Trump stated.

Daniels officially received an honorary badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, to much applause during the event.

Surprisingly Partisan

While Daniels’ story has been inspiring, Trump’s focus on the 13-year-old cancer fighter has received its own fair share of criticism. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, while referencing Daniels’ love for law enforcement, noted that she is hoping the 13-year-old never has to defend the U.S. capitol against Trump supporters. “If he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide,” Wallace stated.

Anti-Musk and Trump accounts on X have also thrown jokes at the cancer fighter’s honorary badge, with some dubbing the 13-year-old as a “DEI hire” that should be looked into by DOGE.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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