Resolution criteria:

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Don Pettit participates in another spaceflight after his return from the International Space Station (ISS) in spring 2025. Participation is defined as Pettit being aboard a spacecraft that launches from Earth into space. The market will resolve to "No" if he does not participate in another spaceflight before the market's closing date.

Background:

Don Pettit, born in 1955, is a veteran NASA astronaut with a distinguished career spanning multiple missions. He launched on his fourth mission to the ISS on September 11, 2024, at the age of 69, making him NASA's oldest active astronaut at that time. (astronomy.com) During this mission, he served as a flight engineer for Expeditions 71 and 72, contributing to various scientific investigations and technology demonstrations. (nasa.gov)

Pettit's previous missions include:

• Expedition 6 (2002-2003): Served as a science officer.

• STS-126 (2008): Operated the robotic arm for the space shuttle Endeavour.

• Expedition 30/31 (2011-2012): Served as a flight engineer.

As of April 2025, Pettit has accumulated over 570 days in space. (astronomy.com) His extensive experience and continued active status suggest the possibility of future missions, though no official announcements have been made regarding subsequent flights.