Will Starship achieve orbital insertion by December 31, 2026?

Current probability of “Yes”: 50%

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Open
Category
Science
Closing date
1 January 2027
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VangAI analysis

VangAI edge: +35 pp

  • Successful orbital insertion of Starship on its 14th test flight in September 2026.
  • SpaceX's plans for further orbital missions, including the Flight 15 launch in November 2026.
  • Successful deployment of 26 Starlink V3 satellites during Flight 14, demonstrating Starship's payload capabilities.
  • SpaceX's plans to utilize Starship for future missions, including supporting NASA's Artemis program.

Like a car that has successfully completed a long journey, ready for the next one.

Market rules

Yes = SpaceX confirms orbital insertion by 12.31.2026.
No = only suborbital flight.

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