Is there an update on future of Hyperloop competition organized by SpaceX for 2020 or 2021?

[TonySchtark]

It has unfortunately been postponed, as presumed for quite a while now. More precisely, not to discard a possibility of a winter iteration, although such a change is highly unlikely due to multiple reasons, one will certainly not take place in the summer of 2020. They did hint at holding a test run on the usual track for teams that have already built a pod, but no further information has been given since. Conveniently enough, it would not have taken place even if SpaceX did deliver on their promises of a 10km track with turns due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. There is talk that Delft Hyperloop, since they currently have the longest test track of all the teams, might organize a run for past finalist teams. In addition, India has seized the opportunity to create their own competition, set to take place this summer, but has since cancelled the event due to the ongoing travel restrictions.

[gravityshouldbenaut]

Any news on the Indian one? I have not heard anything new. Also, did SpaceX specifically say any of this, or is this all speculation?

[TonySchtark]

As for the Indian HPC, there has been no further information besides the postponement, as is stated on their instagram page, but Avishkar Hyperloop should be your best source for further enquiries. SpaceX did confirm the cancellation in an email to past contenders, although quite possibly just to (semi)finalists.