The current plan for the DOGE-1 mission, which aims to send a Dogecoin-funded satellite to the moon, is set for February 15, 2024. This date marks a rescheduled launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida(RocketLaunch Live)(DailyCoin). The mission, developed by Geometric Energy Corporation, is notable as it will be the first satellite fully funded by Dogecoin(CryptoPotato)(DailyCoin).
The DOGE-1 satellite will feature a mini screen that displays advertisements and images, including the Dogecoin logo, broadcasting these visuals back to Earth(CryptoPotato). The mission faced delays due to regulatory requirements and technical issues, but it has now secured key approvals from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and is awaiting final licensing from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)(CryptoPotato)(DailyCoin).
If you’re interested in watching the launch, mark your calendar for February 15, 2024! More details can be found in articles discussing the mission and its significance(CryptoPotato)(DailyCoin).