The first satellite to build a 'space nation' is about to be launched.

The first satellite of the Asgardia project to build a nation in space is about to be launched into Earth orbit.

Image of the "space nation" Asgardia. Graphics: Asgardia

PhDIgor Ashurbeyli, nproject lead scientistAsgardia announced that the first satellite in the satellite system constituting the "space nation" will be launched into orbit in August 2017, according to New Atlas.

Asgardia is an ambitious project, originating from the idea of ​​building a satellite system in Earth orbit large enough to house millions of people. The project hasattract on200,000 people registered, of which17% are female.

"Last year in Paris, when we launched Asgardia, many people doubted whether we would ever put anything into space," Dr.Ashurbeylispeakat the press conference on June 12. "But today I can confidently announce that we will launch a satelliteAsgardia-1"to space".

SatelliteAsgardia-1measures 10x10x20 cm, weighs 2.8 kg, carries name andimages of citizensAsgardiaFirstly. The first 100,000 subscribers get 300 kb of data, 200 kb for the next 400,000, and 100 kb for the next 1 million.

Concept images of the "space nation" Asgardia depict a sci-fi-style space paradise with humans living in Earth's orbit.

According to Dr.Ashurbeyli, ASgardia-1 is the first step in a giant leap for mankind, laying the foundation for a satellite network capable of protecting Earth from asteroids, solar storms, man-made space debris and other threats.

June 18th has been designated as Asgardia National Unity Day. In addition to the new calendar, Asgardia citizens will begin voting onflag, emblem, anthem and draftThe constitution has been drafted for the past six months.

Asgardia's draft constitution is said to be a synthesis and conformity of the fundamental aspects of nations.Dr. Ashurbeyli declared himself the head of Asgardia for the first five years before the parliament was formed. HeconfidentThe United Nations will recognize the "space nation" Asgardiain early 2018.

According to VNE