First satellite to be launched soon to build a 'space nation'.
The first satellite of the Asgardia project, which aims to build a nation in space, is preparing to be launched into Earth orbit.
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| Image of the space nation Asgardia. Graphic: Asgardia |
DoctorIgor Ashurbeyli, nThe scientist led the project.Asgardia announced that the first satellite in its "space nation" satellite system will be launched into orbit in August 2017, according to New Atlas.
Asgardia is an ambitious project, stemming from the idea of building a satellite system in Earth orbit large enough to house millions of people. The project hasattracting on200,000 people registered, including17% are female.
"Last year in Paris, when we launched Asgardia, many people doubted whether we would ever be able to send anything into space," said the doctor.Ashurbeylispeakduring a press conference on June 12th"But today I can confidently announce that we will launch a satellite."Asgardia-1to space.
GlassAsgardia-1It measures 10x10x20 cm, weighs 2.8 kg, and carries name and data.images of citizensAsgardFirstlyThe first 100,000 registrants will receive 300 kb of data, 200 kb for the next 400,000, and 100 kb for the following 1 million.
Conceptual images of the "space nation" Asgardia depict a science fiction-style paradise in space, with images of humans living in Earth orbit.
According to the doctorAshurbeyli, ASgardia-1 was the first step in humanity's great leap forward, laying the foundation for a network of satellites capable of protecting Earth from asteroids, solar storms, man-made space debris, and other threats.
June 18th has been chosen as Asgardia National Unity Day. In addition to a new calendar, Asgardia citizens will begin voting on it.national flag, emblem, national anthem, and draftThe constitution has been in draft form for the past six months.
Asgardia's draft constitution is considered to be a synthesis and in line with the fundamental aspects of nations.Dr. Ashurbeyli declared himself the leader of Asgardia for the first five years before the parliament was established.confidentThe United Nations will recognize Asgardia as a "space nation".In early 2018.
According to VNE