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WASHINGTON – The team announced a partnership with space robotics company Astrobotic to send a physical Dogecoin to the moon, marking a significant advancement in cryptocurrency and space exploration. This mission, which is scheduled to launch aboard United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket on December 23, 2023, will respond to a crowdfunding campaign launched by the Dogecoin community eight years ago, in 2015.
The announcement had an immediate impact on the value of Dogecoin, causing a 10% increase amid a general market decline. However, the price quickly adjusted, falling 4.5%, highlighting the volatility of the cryptocurrency in the market, especially after such high-profile news.
Astrobotic, known for its Peregrine lunar landers, has been instrumental in improving global access to space. The company’s technology will play a crucial role in this mission, as dogecoin will take place in the DHL Moonbox payload of the Vulcan Centaur rocket. This collaboration between Astrobotic and the Dogecoin team illustrates the growing relationship between crowdfunding initiatives and space missions, particularly in the area of cryptocurrencies.
This is not the first time that Dogecoin has shown interest in space missions. The cryptocurrency previously made headlines when an earlier version was found among the payloads of Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander. This discovery preceded DOGE’s recent price movements and highlights the symbolic union of space exploration and digital currencies.
The planned lunar mission is a testament to the influence of community funding in advancing projects that once seemed relegated to science fiction. It also marks a unique moment for Dogecoin to physically transcend Earth’s atmosphere, potentially paving the way for more innovative partnerships between the aerospace and digital currency sectors.
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