Asgardia (nation)
| Asgardia Micronation |
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|---|---|---|
| Status | Proposed space nation | |
| Official languages | None[1] | |
| Demonym | Asgardian | |
| Government | ||
| • | Founder | Igor Ashurbeyli |
| Establishment | ||
| • | Declaration of creation | 12 October 2016 |
| Membership | ~531,846 Waiting List: ~22,889[2] |
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Asgardia is a proposed nation based in outer space. The concept is aimed at creating a new framework for how space activities are regulated and owned, "ensuring that the future of space is peaceful and done for the benefit of humankind."
| “ | The essence of Asgardia is peace in space, and the prevention of Earth's conflicts being transferred into space. | ” |
| — Igor Ashurbeyli, founder of Asgardia.[3] | ||
The nation proposal was announced on October 12, 2016 by Igor Ashurbeyli, the founder of the Aerospace International Research Centre (Vienna),[4] and Chairman of UNESCO's science of space committee.[5] The initiative's website is currently requesting people to register for "citizenship" with the aim of applying to the United Nations for recognition as a state. The technical details remain vague.[6]
The organization plans to crowd-source a satellite with an undisclosed payload and launch it in 2017.[3][7] There are also currently competitions to create the state's flag, insignia and national anthem.[1][8][9] On 8th November 2016, a number of flag designs are put up for vote, although submissions are still possible.[10]
The country will be governed by 12 ministries. These will be science; space; youth and education; integration; information and communication; foreign affairs; trade and commerce; finance; safety and security; justice; and a 12th ministry to be chosen suggested by Asgardia's Facebook community. Acting ministers are to be appointed by Ashurbeyli until the first elections, which are planned for June 2017.[11]
At midnight on October 31, 2016 UTC/GMT, registration on the website was put temporarily on hold, until further details were announced by Igor Ashurbeyli on November 12, 2016.[12] All applications made after that point are put on a waiting list.[13]
The announcement from Ashurbeyli on 12 November 2016 noted that: At midnight on 31.10.16 I stopped registrations, since it is now time for the second stage – verifying the registrations to make sure they are unique, there are no bots, underage minors without permission, etc. In order to do this, you will be asked to create a personal profile. Those who confirm their identity will get a special certificate with their unique Asgardian number and a symbol of Asgardia.[14]
References
- 1 2 "Asgardia.Anthem". Asgardia. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Asgardia". Asgardia. 31 October 2016.
- 1 2 "Scientists propose space nation named 'Asgardia' and cosmic shield to protect Earth from asteroids". The Telegraph. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "Scientists plan to create 'Asgardia' nation state in space". BBC News. BBC. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ Scientists unveil plan for space nation . Michael Stothard, Financial Times. 12 October 2016
- ↑ O'Neill, Ian (18 October 2016). "Asgardia: Probably Not Humanity's Protector". Space.com. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
- ↑ "Will you become a citizen of Asgardia, the first nation state in space?". The Guardian. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ↑ "Asgardia.Flag". Asgardia. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Asgardia.Insignia". Asgardia. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ "Flag Concepts". Asgardia. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ↑ "Government". Asgardia. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ↑ "Igor Ashurbeyli's Address to Asgardians". November 12, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Registration". Asgardia. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ↑ "Address to Asgardians". Asgardia.
External links
- Asgardia, Project's web site.
- Asgardia official forum.
- Status of International Agreements relating to Activities in Outer Space (list of state parties to treaty), UN Office for Outer Space Affairs.
