Elon Musk recently revived his long-standing and mostly tongue-in-cheek promise to literally send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon via SpaceX. This stems from a 2021 tweet where he said: “SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon.”
On February 3, 2026 an X account (Tesla Owners Silicon Valley) resurfaced that old post and asked “When?” Musk replied first with “Yes” affirming a follow-up comment that “Dogecoin on the moon is inevitable,” then added “Maybe next year” — meaning potentially 2027.
This ties back to the DOGE-1 mission, a planned lunar orbiter funded entirely in Dogecoin by Geometric Energy Corporation announced years ago but repeatedly delayed. It’s more of a promotional stunt/payload idea than a core SpaceX priority, but Musk’s comments keep the meme alive.
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The remark sparked some short-term buzz and a brief price bump for DOGE, though broader crypto market weakness quickly erased it in reports. It’s classic Musk: blending humor, meme culture, and actual space ambitions.
Whether a physical Dogecoin or a symbolic payload actually lands on the moon remains to be seen — SpaceX has bigger lunar plans with Starship and Artemis — but he hasn’t ruled it out. To the moon… maybe literally this time?
The remark triggered an immediate but fleeting pump, as Musk’s tweets historically move meme coins. However, broader crypto market weakness including Bitcoin and altcoins quickly reversed it, with DOGE ending the day down in many cases and trading around/under $0.11—still far from its 2021 highs.
This highlights DOGE’s sensitivity to Musk’s whims but also its vulnerability to macro trends. Meme revival: It reinforces the “to the moon” narrative that Dogecoin was built on, boosting community engagement, social media buzz, and short-term trading volume.
Posts across X show renewed excitement, jokes, and calls for DOGE to hit $1, though skeptics call it “just vibes.” This isn’t entirely new—it’s a callback to the DOGE-1 lunar orbiter project announced in 2021 by Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC).
DOGE-1 is notable as the first spacecraft mission fully funded/paid for in Dogecoin, originally slated for 2022 but repeatedly delayed. Musk’s “maybe next year” (implying potentially 2027) aligns with recent GEC updates targeting a mid-to-late 2026 launch window, possibly slipping further.
If it happens, the payload could include a symbolic/physical Dogecoin representation, making it a real-world stunt blending crypto with space. Proof of concept for crypto in space: It could demonstrate blockchain/digital assets’ utility beyond Earth, though it’s more promotional than revolutionary tech.
This keeps Dogecoin tied to his personal brand, benefiting from free publicity while reinforcing his “fun” side amid serious endeavors (Starship, Mars plans, xAI). It blurs lines between joke and reality—classic Musk style.
Dogecoin’s fanbase stays energized, potentially increasing everyday use (tips, payments on X, merch). It also attracts new retail interest in crypto via humor rather than tech specs. Repeated teases without delivery could lead to “promise fatigue.” Critics point out Musk’s history of ambitious timelines that slip and DOGE-1 has been delayed for years.
A successful 2027 lunar delivery would be historic—the first meme-funded/ meme-branded space payload—potentially elevating Dogecoin’s legitimacy as a cultural asset. It might inspire similar stunts for other tokens or boost interest in space-crypto crossovers.
If it doesn’t: It remains harmless meme fodder, with little downside beyond temporary hype cycles. SpaceX’s real priorities (Artemis support, Starship tests, Starlink) dwarf this, so it’s unlikely to derail anything major.
No major red flags here—it’s promotional, not investment advice—but it underscores how one person’s influence can sway volatile markets. This is quintessential Elon: a lighthearted nod that sparks joy, trades, and headlines without committing firmly.
It’s great for Dogecoin’s visibility in the short run, but real “moon” status for DOGE will depend more on broader adoption, market cycles, and whether DOGE-1 ever lifts off than on literal lunar placement.