TOTAL VOLUME:
$142.3b
24H VOL:
$107,419,736
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,643,541,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,594,026,835
471,138
Markets across
35,775
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,926
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
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Kalshi:
62%
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This group forecasts whether SpaceX's Starship will successfully launch from a launch pad in Florida by various dates. Successful launch is defined as leaving the ground, and any subsequent anomaly will not affect resolution. The resolution will be based on official SpaceX information and corroborated by credible reporting.
If the SpaceX Starship successfully launches from a launch pad in Florida by the listed date, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Yes”. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.” The outcome of any launch will be corroborated by examining official video provided by SpaceX (https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceX), as well as secondary video feeds and/or written reports if necessary. Any subsequent anomaly (e.g., an explosion) after the launch will have no bearing on the outcome. Any renaming of the Starship vehicle will have no bearing on the outcome. The resolution source for this market will be official information from SpaceX, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
If the SpaceX Starship has launched from Florida before Aug 1, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the SpaceX Starship has launched from Florida before Oct 1, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If the SpaceX Starship has launched from Florida before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.
Prices for the same outcome can vary between Polymarket and Kalshi due to several factors. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform has its own user base, trading dynamics, and fee structures, all of which can influence price formation. Furthermore, differing levels of liquidity and trading volume on each platform can create temporary discrepancies. Currently, Polymarket currently favors Will the SpaceX Starship launch from Florida by June 30, 2027? at 93.0%, while Kalshi leans toward Will SpaceX's Starship launch from Florida this year? at 32.0%, demonstrating these differing viewpoints.
This market resolves around Jul 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on whether SpaceX successfully launches Starship from a launchpad in Florida before the specified date. The market will reflect whether the launch occurred, regardless of the mission’s ultimate success or failure beyond the initial launch phase. The outcome will be determined by publicly available information and widely accepted verification of the launch event.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any announcements from SpaceX regarding launch delays, technical issues, or successful testing milestones would likely cause price fluctuations. Positive news about regulatory approvals or infrastructure readiness could increase confidence and drive prices higher. Conversely, reports of significant setbacks or unforeseen challenges could lower prices. Major events impacting the broader space industry or SpaceX’s financial situation could also influence trading activity and shift sentiment in this market.