Doge-1

Lunar mission

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Mission overview

DOGE-1 is a 12U CubeSat mission on a Falcon 9 rocket planned by Geometric Energy Corporation. The Lunar LSA contract with SpaceX was paid entirely with the cryptocurrency Dogecoin making them the first crypto paying customer of SpaceX.

Announced in May 2021, the plan commenced to launch a small satellite into lunar orbit to explore the Moon and display images and digital art on a small screen on lunar orbiter that will be broadcast back to Earth.

Key partners

Funding breakdown

Privately-funded:

60%
‍launch & logistics

25%
‍‍payload development

10%
‍‍operations

5%
contingency

Launch Window

Targeting a 2026 launch(aligned with optimal lunar alignment and weather conditions for safe deployment)

Lunar payload mass

40kg of payload space
carrying a 12U CubeSat

Launch Info

take-off

launch

DOGE-1 will hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 
The launch marks a historic first for crypto-funded space missions

Time remaining until launch

NET

2026

VEHICLE: Falcon-9

Falcon 9 is a reusable, two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of people and payloads into Earth orbit and beyond. Falcon 9 is the world’s first orbital-class reusable rocket. Reusability allows SpaceX to refly the most expensive parts of the rocket, which in turn drives down the cost of space access

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Timeline/Roadmap

Year

Milestone

2021

Undisclosed amount paid in Dogecoin to SpaceX for a Lunar LSA contract in perpetuity

2022-2023

Concept approval, funding, and mission design

2024

Partner onboarding

2025

Payload development

Early 2026

Final launch readiness and review

Mid 2026

DOGE-1 launch and deployment

Late 2026

Lunar orbit insertion, data and billboard operations

2027-2028

Extended mission support

Teamwork

Partners

A bold collaboration between SpaceX, Geometric Energy Corporation, and the Dogecoin community, uniting tech, space, and decentralized finance.

SpaceX

AEROSPACE | operations

SpaceX is a leading aerospace company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Known for revolutionizing space travel with reusable rockets like Falcon 9, SpaceX provides the launch service for DOGE-1. Their role in the mission highlights the growing intersection between commercial spaceflight and cryptocurrency-funded innovation.

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Geometric energy corp.

Crypto | mission lead

Geometric Energy Corporation is a Canadian R&D firm focused on decentralised technologies, space manufacturing, and crypto-based funding models. They're the mission originator behind DOGE-1 and responsible for securing the payload space with SpaceX - funded entirely in Dogecoin.

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MavErick Space

media | payload coordinator

Maverick Space is an innovative space marketing and payload integration company focused on turning satellite missions into media and branding opportunities. As the payload coordinator for DOGE-1, Mavrick Space bridges the gap between entertainment, finance, and space exploration - helping to transform the mission into a cultural and technological milestone.

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EXobotics

AEROSPACE | satellite engineering

Exobotics is a UK-based advanced satellite manufacturer specialising in CubeSat and nanosatellite systems. Known for pushing the boundaries of modular spacecraft design, Exobotics engineered the DOGE-1 satellite using a 12U CubeSat platform. Their role in the mission showcases the potential of agile, private-sector engineering in pioneering deep-space commercial ventures

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JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

research | deep space systems

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), operated by Caltech for NASA, is a globally renowned research and development centre responsible for many of NASA’s most iconic interplanetary missions. While not directly involved in DOGE-1, JPL's pioneering work in lunar and deep-space navigation sets the foundation for missions like DOGE-1 to operate within complex extraterrestrial environments.

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DOGEcoin Community

crypto | community support

The DOGE community is a global, internet-driven movement built around Dogecoin. Originating from a meme, it has become a symbol of fun, generosity, and crypto-powered projects. Their support helped make DOGE-1 the first space mission funded entirely by cryptocurrencies.

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specs

mission technology & operations

DOGE-1 is a 1U CubeSat equipped with onboard cameras and sensors.  Built to capture data and demonstrate the viability of crypto-funded space infrastructure.

Post-Deployment

INitial activation

DOGE-1’s onboard systems activate, likely using a timer or signal post-separation. Solar panels (if present) deploy to charge its battery, and the CubeSat’s attitude control system (reaction wheels or magnetorquers) stabilizes its orientation.

Communication

The satellite’s radio begins transmitting to ground stations, confirming its status. DOGE-1 uses an electric propulsion system (details unspecified, possibly ion or plasma thrusters) to adjust its trajectory and settle into a stable elliptical lunar orbit over days or weeks, conserving propellant for a planned two-year mission.

orbital operations

Data Collection

Once in lunar orbit, DOGE-1’s sensors and cameras capture lunar surface images and geological data. Its onboard screen displays ads or logos, broadcasting them back to Earth via its communication system, testing blockchain tech in deep space.

orbit & Operation

The satellite will employ an electric propulsion system to settle into a stable elliptical lunar orbit, where it’s designed to operate for up to two years. Its primary goal is to collect "lunar-spatial intelligence" using onboard sensors and cameras to capture images and data about the lunar surface, geology, and environment.

Key factors

precision

The TLI burn and deployment must be exact; small errors could send DOGE-1 oﬀ course or into an unstable orbit.

propulsion

The CubeSat’s electric propulsion system needs to be reliable for orbit corrections and maintenance, as Earth’s gravity and lunar mascons perturb lunar orbits.

communication

Maintaining a stable link with Earth from ~384,000 km away is critical, requiring precise antenna alignment and robust signal strength.

thermal management

The CubeSat must handle extreme temperature swings in lunar orbit (–173°C to 127°C) to protect its electronics.

key figures

team

Behind every milestone is a team of engineers, designers, operators, and strategists committed to making history - uniting technical excellence with cultural impact in a single lunar-bound payload.