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DOGE personnel conducting spending review at NASA


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, February 17th 2025 at 17:22 GMT by Astronomy   Print publication without navigation

  • Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro says the Department of Government Efficiency will review the space agency's payments.

The article from Astronomy.com discusses a satirical scenario where the Dogecoin Foundation has initiated a spending review at NASA, humorously suggesting that the cryptocurrency's community, known for its meme-driven culture, is now overseeing NASA's budget. The piece highlights the absurdity by mentioning that Doge personnel, depicted with their characteristic Shiba Inu mascot, are questioning the cost-effectiveness of NASA's projects like the James Webb Space Telescope and Mars missions, proposing instead to fund projects that align with Dogecoin's ethos, like a mission to the moon to "actually put a Doge on the moon." This satirical take critiques the often whimsical and speculative nature of cryptocurrency investments juxtaposed against the serious, scientific endeavors of space exploration.

Read the Full Astronomy Article at:
[ https://www.astronomy.com/science/doge-personnel-conducting-spending-review-at-nasa/ ]

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