Bet on When will Artemis Moon Launch Will Occur

NASA’s Space Launch System is aiming to take American astronauts back to the moon.

The test launch of the massive rocket and the Orion spacecraft, initially scheduled for Monday morning August 29, was scrapped as a result of a cooling issue with one of the rocket's boosters.

NASA has backup launch dates on September 2 and 5, although some experts are suggesting it may be a few weeks.

BetOnline has now set a number of odds surrounding the Artemis program and ultimately, astronauts on the moon.

The odds suggest a tossup as to whether or not the launch will happen before or after Friday at noon.

There are also odds pertaining to what item astronauts might leave on the moon, whether a female or person of color will be first to set foot on the moon and if any aliens will be seen. The latter has 100-1 odds of happening.

When will Artemis moon launch occur?                  

After 12 p.m. ET on September 2                   5-6       (-120)

On or before 12 p.m. ET on September 2      5-6       (-120)

What will astronauts leave on the moon?              

Flag                             5-1

Pepsi Can                    6-1

Time Capsule              9-1

Plant                            10-1

Book                            25-1

Cash                            33-1

Hat                              50-1

Bottle of Booze           100-1

Covid Mask                 100-1

Picture of Joe Biden    100-1

Will astronauts see an alien?           

Yes                  100-1

First astronaut to touch the moon               

Female                        5-6       (-120)

Person of Color           5-6       (-120)

Will "one small step for man" be said?                   

No                   1-9

Yes                  5-1