The Dogecoin-funded SpaceX ‘Doge-1’ Moon Mission has received important regulatory approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), bringing it a step closer to launch.
This approval represents a significant milestone in the mission’s progress as it paves the way for the final Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, specifically addressing the X-Band and S-Band communications for the satellite.
DOGE-1 Satellite Project Receives Approval
The DOGE-1 satellite project is being developed by Geometric Energy Corporation, a space technology company. The satellite is planned to be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Samuel Reid, the CEO of Geometric Energy Corporation, confirmed the NTIA approval of DOGE-1 X-Band. However, the project still awaits the FCC license grant, which will address communications in both the X-Band and S-Band.
The DOGE-1 satellite will include a miniature screen to display advertisements, images, and logos, which will be broadcast to Earth as part of its unique capabilities. Notably, the funding for the entire launch of the DOGE-1 satellite is in DOGE tokens, making it the first satellite launch to be fully paid for using this cryptocurrency.
Dogecoin’s Mission to the Moon
The launch of DOGE-1 was initially announced by SpaceX founder Elon Musk in 2021 as part of a rideshare collaboration between Intuitive Machines and NASA in the U.S. space program. However, the launch has faced multiple postponements, initially set for 2022 and now targeted for January 2024.
DOGE-1 is one of two Dogecoin-related missions planned for the upcoming months. In addition to the satellite mission, Dogecoin developers have planned a physical DOGE token to be part of a space payload mission by Pittsburgh-based firm Astrobotic.
This mission, scheduled for December 23, will carry 21 payloads from various entities, including governments, companies, universities, and NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative.
The Dogecoin community’s impact extends beyond space endeavors. Recently, the Mayor of Sakura City acknowledged the community’s generosity by donating a bronze statue, turning it into a major tourist attraction and elevating its profile.
From sponsoring a NASCAR driver to raising funds for clean water projects in developing countries, the Dogecoin community continues to use the cryptocurrency’s influence to create positive real-world impacts.
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