Blockchain Demo Satellite Mission Gets OET OK
Geometric Energy received an FCC experimental license for its DOGE-1 mission, the first space endeavor "to demonstrate Blockchain Technology beyond [low earth orbit]," according to the company's application. The mission will launch a cubesat into lunar orbit using a SpaceX…
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Falcon 9 rocket, with electric propulsion getting the payload to lunar orbit. Geometric Energy said the mission will be paid for via Dogecoin cryptocurrency. In addition, it said the DOGE-1 payload will include "Distributed Public Ledger Technology Development & related imaging, authorization and authentication services." Authorization from the Office of Engineering and Technology was granted last week.