Will Starship achieve orbital insertion by December 31, 2026?

Current probability of “Yes”: 50%

Status
Open
Category
Science
Closing date
1 January 2027
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VangAI analysis

VangAI estimate: +35% for “Yes”, confidence 80%

  • Successful orbital insertion of Starship in June 2024.
  • NASA's plans to use Starship for lunar missions in 2026.
  • Successful re-entry and landing tests of Starship.
  • SpaceX's rapid progress in Starship development.

Like a car that has successfully passed track tests and is ready for mass production.

Market rules

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

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