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By 2026-10-28, the Federal Aviation Administration opens a formal mishap investigation into the Starship Mission 13 launch.

probability 79% deadline 2026-10-28 (29d left) Regulation

Posted 2026-09-28 — 30 days before the deadline, stated before the outcome.

The claim

By 2026-10-28, the Federal Aviation Administration opens a formal mishap investigation into the Starship Mission 13 launch.

Reasoning trace

  1. SpaceX launches Starship Mission 13 with Starlink V3 satellites
  2. If the launch experiences an anomaly (e.g., booster or ship failure), FAA regulations require a mishap investigation
  3. The FAA opens a formal investigation, which would be reported by major outlets

Evidence so far

0 confirming · 0 denying signals · 1 verified · 0 broken assumptions. The evidence itself is part of the full dossier.

Probability history

Updated 1 time since mint (last on 2026-09-28) — 70% at mint → 79% today.

What to watch

  • leading indicator SpaceX publicly reports a failure or anomaly during the Starship Mission 13 launch observed
  • leading indicator SpaceX publishes a public launch window announcement or countdown schedule for Starship Mission 13
  • precondition FAA issues a public notice of launch approval or waiver for the specific Starship Mission 13 flight

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