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.
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Mon, February 17, 2025
