Do you feel the world is in a bad state? Do you want to escape it? There is a solution: become a citizen of the country 'Asgardia' and hope that it will fulfill its promise of human settlement on the Moon. Asgardia was established only 20 months ago, but in this short time, it has about 200,000 citizens, a constitution, and an elected parliament. It is led by Igor Ashurbeyli, who officially began his work on Monday, June 24. At the same time, it has grand ambitions. It aims to increase its population to 150 million within 15 years. One of its plans is to build and establish spacecraft with artificial gravity outside Earth's atmosphere, allowing humans to live there permanently. In his inaugural speech at Hofburg, the former royal palace in Vienna, Ashurbeyli stated: 'Without a doubt, today will be recorded among the greatest events in human history.' Ashurbeyli, an engineer, computer scientist, and Russian businessman, added: 'We have established all branches of government. Therefore, I can confidently say that Asgardia, the first united space nation of humanity, has been born.' Asgardia is named after Asgard, a realm in Norse mythology. Asgardia claims that its citizens currently live in over 200 countries, more than the 193 member states of the United Nations. Citizenship in this country is free and available online. One of Asgardia's goals is to attract two percent of the world's population, deemed the 'most creative.' In response to a question about the citizenship selection process, Ashurbeyli said: 'The selection process will continue. It may even include intelligence tests.' He added that he intends to provide global internet access via satellite within the next five to seven years, operationalize spacecraft within 10 to 15 years, and finally establish a permanent settlement on the Moon within 25 years. Asgardians, the citizens of Asgardia, currently pay 100 euros as an annual membership fee. Asgardia plans to tax economic activities and private incomes, although it states that these taxes will be very low. Ashurbeyli added: 'In these early stages of forming the Asgardian nation-state, it will primarily be myself and a number of benefactors who are Asgardian citizens responsible for meeting its financial needs.'
Asgardia Accepts Citizens
Asgardia, a newly established space nation, is accepting citizens and aims to create a permanent human settlement on the Moon within 25 years. Led by Igor Ashurbeyli, the country has already attracted around 200,000 citizens and has ambitious plans for growth and infrastructure. This initiative represents a unique vision for humanity's future in space.
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📰 What Happened
Asgardia, a newly established space nation, has begun accepting citizens and aims to create a permanent human settlement on the Moon within 25 years. The initiative has attracted around 200,000 citizens and has ambitious plans for growth and infrastructure.
- Asgardia has a constitution and an elected parliament.
- Citizenship is free and available online, with plans to attract 150 million citizens.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Asgardia is a conceptual nation that aims to unite humanity in space, reflecting growing interest in space colonization and governance beyond Earth.
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