SpaceX's groundbreaking booster catch during Starship Flight Test 5 on October 13 has surged trader optimism for Flight Test 12, implying strong market consensus on achieving higher flight cadence amid rapid hardware iterations with Ship 31 and Booster 13 prepped for Test 6. Elon Musk's recent X updates signal Test 6 targeting late November, post-FAA mishap review, underscoring regulatory approvals as the pivotal risk factor—delays plagued prior flights. Competitive pressure from Blue Origin's New Glenn heightens stakes for NASA's Artemis contracts, while SpaceX's Florida pad upgrades could enable 2025's targeted 25+ launches, though technical hurdles like ship reentry reliability persist. Watch FAA licensing deadlines and Test 6 outcome for odds swings.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated$927,058 Vol.
March 31
1%
April 7
5%
April 14
24%
April 21
49%
April 30
44%
Super Heavy booster explodes?
55%
Successful splash down?
34%
Chopsticks catch Super Heavy booster?
7%
$927,058 Vol.
March 31
1%
April 7
5%
April 14
24%
April 21
49%
April 30
44%
Super Heavy booster explodes?
55%
Successful splash down?
34%
Chopsticks catch Super Heavy booster?
7%
This market pertains to the twelfth Starship launch. If the rocket lifts off the pad, it will be considered the twelfth Starship launch, and this market will resolve based on it. If the rocket does not lift off the pad, it will not be considered the twelfth launch, and this market will stay open until the twelfth launch has occurred. If the twelfth launch has not occurred by April 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".
A splashdown will be considered controlled if the Starship upper stage successfully re-enters Earth's atmosphere, remains intact during descent, and enters the water without breaking apart or exploding upon impact.
The resolution source for this market will be official video provided by SpaceX (https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceX), as well as secondary video feeds and/or written reports if necessary.
Market Opened: Oct 17, 2025, 5:10 PM ET
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0x65070BE91...SpaceX's groundbreaking booster catch during Starship Flight Test 5 on October 13 has surged trader optimism for Flight Test 12, implying strong market consensus on achieving higher flight cadence amid rapid hardware iterations with Ship 31 and Booster 13 prepped for Test 6. Elon Musk's recent X updates signal Test 6 targeting late November, post-FAA mishap review, underscoring regulatory approvals as the pivotal risk factor—delays plagued prior flights. Competitive pressure from Blue Origin's New Glenn heightens stakes for NASA's Artemis contracts, while SpaceX's Florida pad upgrades could enable 2025's targeted 25+ launches, though technical hurdles like ship reentry reliability persist. Watch FAA licensing deadlines and Test 6 outcome for odds swings.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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