For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are strapping in for a journey around the Moon. NASA's Artemis II mission is preparing to launch four astronauts on a 10-day orbital flight, marking a critical stepping stone in the return to lunar surface exploration.
With a mission of this magnitude comes a unique and extensive betting board. Oddsmakers have released a full suite of exotic props, ranging from technical mission milestones to exactly which song the crew will stream first from the capsule.
Here is a look at the current odds for the historic Artemis II mission.
Launch and Mission Timeline Props
- When will Artemis II launch?
- After April 3: -140
- On or Before April 3: +100
- How many times will the launch be scrubbed? Over/Under 1.5 times
- When will NASA land on the moon (Next Phase)?
- After Jan. 1, 2028: -500
- On or Before Jan. 1, 2028: +300
Technical and Record-Breaking Odds
- Will Artemis II break the Apollo 13 distance record? Yes (-400) | No (+250)
- Will splashdown be within 10 miles of the target zone? Yes (-300) | No (+200)
- Will there be a spacewalk performed? Yes (+550) | No (-1000)
- Total communication blackout hours: Over/Under 1.5 hours
- Total "Unplanned Events" logged in status reports: Over/Under 12.5
Crew Broadcast and Media Props
- First song streamed by crew:
- Space Oddity: +200
- Rocket Man: +250
- Dark Side Of The Moon: +250
- Fly Me To The Moon: +450
- Man On The Moon: +700
- Which astronaut will speak first after achieving lunar orbit?
- Reid Wiseman: -150
- Christina Koch: +150
- Victor Glover: +400
- Jeremy Hansen: +600
- Will any astronaut cry on camera? Yes (+150) | No (-200)
- Will any astronaut experience space sickness on camera? Yes (+300) | No (-500)
Press Conference Specifics (First Word Spoken)
- Houston (-600) | Problem (+350)
- Moon (-140) | Lunar (+100)
- Weather (-200) | Nuclear (+150)