The Space Kingdom’s founder believes humanity faces a future of peace and prosperity in space. Towards this goal, Igor Raufovich Ashurbeyli created what is touted as the world’s first space nation on October 12, 2016. Three years later, the Azeri-Russian scientist believes Asgardia is well on its way towards fulfilling its mission statement.
The primary goal is to conceive the first human child in space in the next 22 years.
After that, Asgardia believes it will open the floodgates for human explorers to populate the stars.
On October 14, Asgardia hosted its first Space Science and Investment Congress in Darmstadt, Germany.
The conference saw scientists, engineers and space industry investors discuss over three days the steps required to make the move into space.
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Key discussions revolved around the issue of artificial gravity and how to safely procreate in space.
However outlandish the claims might seem, Mr Ashurbeyli told Express.co.uk they are very much achievable.
He said: “It’s not a dream of my own, it’s a dream of the whole of humanity.
“The moment humans noticed birds flying the humans wanted to fly too.
“So we’re simply doing what everybody else is dreaming of, namely an extension of human life not only on Earth but also in outer space.
It’s not a dream of my own, it’s a dream of the whole of humanity
Igor Ashurbeyli, Head of Asgardia
“The difference is that we transform that dream into something tangible, namely a space nation than can unite everybody in the world.”
To date, Asgardia has enticed more than one million people to join the ranks of its growing community of so-called Asgardians.
Members of Asgardia can seek out formal citizenship and the space nation has even promised to issue formal passports and IDs.
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Nearly 19,000 people have also become Asgardian Residents – a prerequisite to becoming a full-blown citizen.
According to Asgardia’s head of communication Lena De Winne, the operation is fully funded by Mr Ashurbeyli, who among other things, founded the Aerospace International Research Center in Vienna.
But Asgardian residency comes with an annual “Citizenship Fee” of £86.37 (€100).
The cost, Asgardia claims, helps members of the space nation participate in a “cutting-edge community” actively taking part in the next step of human history.
Mr Ashurbeyli said: “We do not think of ourselves as a virtual entity. We are a real nation and we have a constitution that is very much in line with those of most democratic states.
“So that’s the same kind of responsibilities that any leader carries and our MPs, and members of the Government and judges are also recognising of their responsibilities in this respect.”
He added: “Our key ambition is to ensure the continuation of the human race in the universe.
“That requires providing the scientific, technical and biological conditions for it to happen.”
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