The space journey commenced with high hopes and a lofty objective: to deliver the primary financial cryptocurrency asset to the natural satellite of Earth. Onboard the lunar lander, a cold crypto wallet weighing 43 grams securely safeguarded 1 BTC. Notably, the module was adorned with text from the genesis block of Bitcoin, symbolizing homage to the enigmatic creator of the pioneering cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Nonetheless, right from the outset, Peregrine encountered multiple obstacles. Mere days after its launch, the device encountered difficulty maintaining its solar orientation, which was crucial for recharging its onboard batteries. Astrobotic engineers soon identified a fuel leak in the propulsion system of the module, but regrettably, it was too late to rectify the situation. Following the advice of the American space agency, the mission team had no choice but to perform a controlled burn of the unit while it re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. Astrobotic revealed that Peregrine suffered nearly complete incineration, and its remnants ultimately plunged into the depths of the vast South Pacific Ocean. Overall, the lunar module managed to move away from the Earth’s surface by a mere 50,000 km before meeting its fiery demise.
Meanwhile, a different lunar mission endorsed by the Dogecoin community and sponsored by its enthusiasts had recently obtained approval from the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This upcoming mission, affectionately called DOGE-1, is slated to launch in the coming winter atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, renewing hope for a successful journey to the moon.