SpaceX boss Elon Musk launching DOGE-1 Moon satellite in bid to be 'first meme in space'

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Elon Musk has announced he is launching a satellite to the Moon called DOGE-1. The eccentric tech billionaire said it will be the "first meme in the space" as it'll be paid in a joke digital currency Dogecoin.SpaceX founder and Tesla chief Musk tweeted: "SpaceX launching satellite Doge-1 to the moon next year - Mission paid for in Doge - 1st crypto in space – 1st meme in space To the mooooonnn!!"The vice president of commercial sales for SpaceX Tom Ochinero added: "We’re excited to launch DOGE-1 to the Moon!"It comes after the 49-year-old South African told the world the cryptocurrency was a "hustle" as he hosted Saturday Night Live.His joke about the digital currency saw its value plunge by 28% during the US comedy sketch show.Musk has.

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