Trump goes to space in 2026?: Odds & Probability
The chance that Donald Trump goes to space in 2026 is 1.6%, a probability markets treat as effectively ruled out. To resolve Yes, he must be aboard an aircraft or spacecraft that reaches 50 miles above mean sea level by December 31, 2026.
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The Yes outcome is effectively ruled out, while the No outcome is heavily favored.
Context
The probability sits at 1.6%. Over the last day, the price moved +0.1 pts. The market resolves to Yes if Donald Trump is physically aboard any aircraft or spacecraft that reaches or crosses the U.S. space threshold of 50 miles above mean sea level. The deadline is December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Whether he crosses the Kármán line does not affect resolution. The primary source will be a consensus of credible reporting. What would move the number are developments related to the formal conditions: the deadline of Jan 1, 2027 and the resolution source, a consensus of credible reporting.
FAQ
What exactly counts as "going to space" in this market?
Trump must be physically aboard an aircraft or spacecraft that reaches or crosses the U.S. space threshold of 50 miles above mean sea level.
Does the Kármán line matter?
No, the market uses the U.S. definition (50 miles), not the internationally recognized Kármán line.
What is the deadline for Trump to go to space?
The deadline is December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
How will the outcome be determined?
The primary resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Data: Polymarket · Methodology · Not financial advice