Elon Musk on February 3, 2026, revived speculation about sending a literal Dogecoin to the moon. He replied “Maybe next year” to a post that referenced his 2021 statement.
Maybe next year
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 3, 2026
The exchange quickly gained traction. Musk’s brief comment drew thousands of likes and reposts within hours.
Roots in a 2021 Meme Promise
Musk first sparked the idea on April 1, 2021. He posted that “SpaceX is going to put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon”. The tweet, posted on April Fool’s Day, blended humor with SpaceX ambitions. It helped drive Dogecoin’s price higher at the time.
Similar Musk comments in subsequent years often led to short-term price surges. Past examples include a 29 percent rise in 2021 after related posts.
Investors watch his statements closely because of this pattern while critics have raised concerns. A 2022 lawsuit accused Musk of manipulating Dogecoin prices through tweets. The case was dismissed in 2024.
Distinct DOGE-1 Mission Approaches Launch
A separate project shares the Dogecoin name but differs in scope. The DOGE-1 CubeSat, developed by Geometric Energy Corporation, was paid for entirely in Dogecoin.
The mission will send a small satellite to lunar orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. The official site lists a launch date of September 13, 2026.
DOGE-1 has faced delays since its 2021 announcement. Current plans appear on track. It represents the first commercial lunar payload funded by cryptocurrency.
However, no evidence links DOGE-1 to a physical coin landing. Musk’s recent comment appears tied to the older meme.
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