Yusaku Maezawa's lunar mission on SpaceX's Starship fails; 2/3 funding Dogecoin, challenges "To the Moon" again with Elon Musk

The Peregrine I, carrying physical Bitcoin and Dogecoin, successfully launched into space on 1/8 aboard ULA's rocket. Originally scheduled to land on the moon on 2/23, it is now reported that the mission will not be able to land on the moon due to a propellant leak. However, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, under the helm of Elon Musk, is preparing for launch on 2/3. The DOGE-1 lunar mission, funded by Dogecoin, will once again attempt to reach the moon "To the Moon."

Bitcoin and Dogecoin team up for a trip to the moon, with a live broadcast of "To the Moon" on the afternoon of 1/8.

Yutu-1 Unable to Land on the Moon Due to Propellant Leak

Astrobotic announced yesterday the unfortunate news that the Yutu-1, carrying physical Bitcoin and Dogecoin, will not be able to fulfill its mission to land on the moon due to a propellant leak. The team is currently working to find ways to extend the lifespan of the Yutu-1 and continue to receive valuable data. The Yutu rover has also transmitted the latest space images. Is the light and shadow in the upper right corner from the Earth or a lens flare?

Astrobotic's current assumption regarding the propulsion anomaly of the Yutu rover is that the valve between the helium pressurant and oxidizer did not reseal after initiation during the initialization process, causing high-pressure helium gas to rush out, exceeding the operating limit of the oxidizer tank and causing it to rupture. The team is currently downloading all available data from the lander to support this assessment and verify aerospace operations related to components and software for the next lunar lander mission, "Griffin."

2/3 Dogecoin to Challenge "To the Moon" Again

However, for those who enjoy space missions, on February 3, 2024, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, under Musk's leadership, will launch the DOGE-1 and IM-1/Nova-C payloads from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA.

DOGE-1 lunar mission is fully funded by Dogecoin, making it the first space mission funded by cryptocurrency. Musk confirmed this as early as 2021. Despite multiple delays, the latest launch date is now set for February 3.

Let's hope Musk can truly bring Dogecoin "To the Moon" this time!