DOGE-1 satellite launched into space on Falcon 9, paid for in Dogecoin
- —The 40 kg DOGE-1 satellite launched on September 16 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9
- —All mission costs were paid exclusively in Dogecoin
- —The craft will enter lunar orbit to capture and transmit data to Earth
- —DOGE rose just 1.36% in 24 hours, tracking the broader market
Why it matters: A symbolic confirmation of Dogecoin's real-world use, but the market ignored the news amid macro factors.
Source: Siam Blockchain