DOGE-funded and named SpaceX 'Doge-1' satellite receives regulatory approval

On November 29th, it was announced that the SpaceX "Doge-1" satellite, funded and named by DOGE, has received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and is seeking final approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. The DOGE-1 satellite was developed by space technology company Geometric Energy Corporation, which announced the project in May 2021. The satellite will be launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.