Elon Musk Signals 2027 Timeline for SpaceX Dogecoin Lunar Mission
Elon Musk confirmed on February 3, 2026, that SpaceX may put a "literal Dogecoin on the literal moon" as early as 2027. Responding to a post on X from the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account that resurfaced his original 2021 pledge, Musk replied, "Maybe next year".
The DOGE-1 Mission Status
The mission, known as DOGE-1, involves a 40kg CubeSat satellite funded entirely in Dogecoin—the first space mission of its kind. While originally targeted for 2022, it has faced repeated regulatory and technical delays.
Current Timeline: Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC), the mission's planner, is currently targeting a launch in the second half of 2026.
Musk's Revised Estimate: Musk’s latest comment suggests the actual lunar arrival or a specific related stunt might not occur until 2027.
Mission Goal: The CubeSat is designed to collect lunar-spatial intelligence using onboard sensors and cameras.
Market Impact
Following Musk's comment on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the price of Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a brief surge of approximately 1.5% to 4.3%, trading just above $0.10. This reaction was significantly milder compared to the 30% surge seen when the mission was first announced in 2021. Analysts note that while Musk's engagement still generates retail interest, the "Elon-effect" on DOGE's price has weakened over time, with the token remaining roughly 90% below its 2021 all-time peak.
