Overview
- Elon Musk replied "Maybe next year" on Feb. 3 to a post revisiting his 2021 pledge to put a literal Dogecoin on the Moon.
- The remark refocused attention on DOGE-1, a 40 kg lunar cubesat reported as funded in Dogecoin and booked to fly with SpaceX.
- DOGE-1 was first slated for early 2022 but remains unlaunched after repeated delays and earlier projections pointing to mid-to-late 2026.
- Musk’s phrasing suggests a possible 2027 timeframe, though neither he nor SpaceX has provided an official timeline or mission details.
- Dogecoin saw a modest, short-lived price bounce after the comment, with outlets citing intraday gains ranging from about 1% to 8%.