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title: Electron’s hypersonic suborbital test packs a Wallop.
description: Launch complex upgrades for Relativity Space. Skyrora’s 3D printed engine. Rocket Lab’s suborbital Electron test. New space startups join Copernicus. And more!
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# [Electron’s hypersonic suborbital test packs a Wallop.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/56)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Jun 20, 2023 2:08:00 PM

 

Summary

Launch complex upgrades are afoot for Relativity Space’s Terran R. Skyrora’s 3D printed engine hits a testing milestone. Rocket Lab’s suborbital Electron test packs a Wallop. European new space startups join Copernicus. We speak with Chief Corporate Development Officer for D-Orbit, Jonathan Firth, all about their recent activities. And, Alice brings us on-the-ground coverage from day one of the Spaceport America Cup in Las Cruces, New Mexico!

You can find out more about the competition at [SpaceportAmericaCup.com](https://spaceportamericacup.com/) or [SoundingRocket.org](https://www.soundingrocket.org/).

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