# Moon Race Futures: Blue Origin vs. SpaceX _Prediction markets reveal strong sentiment for Blue Origin beating SpaceX to the moon, alongside bets on AI IPOs and Mars missions._ **Published:** 2026-05-26 **Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/ai-news/prediction-markets/2026/moon-race-futures-blue-origin-vs-spacex --- The race to the moon is heating up, not just in orbit but also on prediction markets. Traders on [Kalshi, All Markets](https://kalshi.com/markets?digest=2026-05-26) are placing bets on which private space company will achieve a lunar landing first. Prediction MarketsContext traders placing bets on future events and outcomesFrom the article 7 mentionsThe race to the moon is heating up, not just in orbit but also on prediction markets.Moon RaceContextprivate companies competing for lunar landing firstFrom the article 4 mentionsThe race to the moon is heating up, not just in orbit but also on prediction markets.AI IPO BetsContextFrom the article 3 mentionsThe question of whether OpenAI or Anthropic will IPO first before 2040 is drawing substantial interest, with combined volumes exceeding $160K.Mars MissionsContextFrom the article 8 mentionsMarkets are evaluating the likelihood of SpaceX successfully landing anything on Mars before 2030, with current odds at 30%.Blue Origin FavoredOutcome72% probability assigned to Blue Origin lunar landingFrom the article 2 mentionsThe market assessing whether Blue Origin will land an uncrewed Blue Moon MK1 lander on the moon before SpaceX lands an uncrewed Starship has a 72% probability assigned to Blue Origin succeeding.SpaceX Lunar LandingCoremarket assessing Starship's uncrewed lunar landing successFrom the article 2 mentionsTraders on Kalshi, All Markets are placing bets on which private space company will achieve a lunar landing first.OpenAI IPO LikelyOutcome81% probability for OpenAI going public firstFrom the article 2 mentionsWill OpenAI or Anthropic IPO first?, Trade on Kalshi Currently, sentiment favors Blue Origin. The market assessing [whether](/ai-news/prediction-markets/2026/markets-weigh-openai-anthropic-ipo-futures) Blue Origin will land an uncrewed Blue Moon MK1 lander on the moon before SpaceX lands an uncrewed Starship has a 72% probability assigned to Blue Origin succeeding. This market has seen significant activity, with $66.2K in volume. ## AI & Tech Insights Beyond lunar ambitions, prediction markets are forecasting the future of artificial intelligence. The question of whether OpenAI or Anthropic will IPO first [before](/ai-news/prediction-markets/2026/robot-mars-mission-bets) 2040 is drawing substantial interest, with combined volumes exceeding $160K. Traders give OpenAI a higher probability at 81% of going public first. The prospect of humans and advanced technology on other worlds is also a hot topic. Markets are evaluating the likelihood of SpaceX successfully landing anything on Mars before 2030, with current odds at 30%. 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