Will the launch of the Roman telescope take place before August 31, 2026?

Current probability of “Yes”: 46%

Status
Settled
Category
Science
Closing date
1 September 2026
Participants
1
Outcome
Yes
Resolution date
4 September 2026

VangAI analysis

VangAI estimate: +54% for “Yes”, confidence 100%

  • Successful launch of the Roman Telescope on a Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30, 2026.
  • Launch confirmation from NASA and SpaceX.
  • Current date is August 31, 2026, after the scheduled date.
  • No reports of delays or cancellations.

Like a train arriving at the station on time.

Market rules

Yes = successful liftoff of Falcon Heavy with Roman by 31.08.2026 inclusive. No = postponement/cancellation. Source — NASA/SpaceX.

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