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Sep 9, 18 / Sco 00, 02 14:28 UTC
Happy Birthday Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli!

Wishing you a day that is as special in every way as you are. Happy Birthday from all the Asgardians in Edmonton, Canada!

Sep 10, 18 / Sco 01, 02 04:24 UTC
Happy Birthday! Please stay healthy and get all that you want.
Sep 9, 18 / Sco 00, 02 14:30 UTC
Please join me in wishing Happy Birthday to our Head of Nation!
Sep 8, 18 / Lib 27, 02 21:21 UTC
Space News

The Japanese Obayashi Corp., wants to build an operational space elevator by the middle of the century. The device would carry passengers skyward at about 200 km/h, delivering them to a station 36,000 km above Earth in about one week. Japenese scientists will test the concept ...

Sep 8, 18 / Lib 27, 02 14:16 UTC
Campaign Leaflet

With less than 48 hours remaining until the polls close, don't lose the opportunity of a lifetime. Please vote!

Sep 7, 18 / Lib 26, 02 18:43 UTC
Space News

The Andromeda galaxy in this pic ( Credit: S. Ozime) and everything else in the universe, including us, could be part of an advanced simulation, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on the Joe Rogan's podcast on Sept. 7, 2018. You can watch the entire podcast on YouTube ...

Sep 7, 18 / Lib 26, 02 18:58 UTC
Haha ... I think you are, right the man is overthinking :)
Sep 4, 18 / Lib 23, 02 16:55 UTC
Space News

Comet 21P approaching the Sun. I viewed it last night through the Slooh telescope in the Canary Island, Spain. Slooh is a robotic astronomical observatory and amateur stargazing service that allows you to remotely control one of their seven powerful telescopes located around the world in real time. If ...

Sep 5, 18 / Lib 24, 02 05:46 UTC
Try it someday, they also have live webcasts about important astronomy events.
Sep 4, 18 / Lib 23, 02 19:20 UTC
Amazing!
Sep 4, 18 / Lib 23, 02 19:05 UTC
Yes, you can book time on any of the seven telescopes and control it remotely. Never miss a space event again. I'm sure you would enjoy it!
Sep 4, 18 / Lib 23, 02 16:01 UTC
Campaign Leaflet

Anticipating your interest and involvement in the Mayoral Elections thanks for your participation. If you have a vision make the right decision, please vote!

Sep 5, 18 / Lib 24, 02 05:47 UTC
Thank you for your encouragement!
Sep 4, 18 / Lib 23, 02 19:21 UTC
Everyone please vote!
Sep 3, 18 / Lib 22, 02 14:43 UTC
Space News

Happy Labour Day in Space. No BBQ! NASA astronaut Scott Kelly corrals the supply of fresh fruit that has just arrived. Visiting cargo ships often carry a small cache of fresh food for crewmembers aboard the International Space Station.

Credit: NASA

Aug 31, 18 / Lib 19, 02 18:36 UTC
Campaign Interview

You may wish to read the full text at https://asgardia.space/en/news/Candidate-for-Mayor-Stephan-Gabos

Aug 30, 18 / Lib 18, 02 18:29 UTC
Space News

A small air leak has been detected on board the International Space Station. No immediate danger to the astronauts, the crew are healthy and safe.

Credit: NASA

Aug 30, 18 / Lib 18, 02 20:34 UTC
Haha ... the list is endless ... maybe we only need to have some multi-talented astronauts.
Aug 29, 18 / Lib 17, 02 15:19 UTC
Interview

You can also check it out at: https://asgardia.space/en/news/Candidate-for-Mayor-Stephan-Gabos

Aug 29, 18 / Lib 17, 02 15:11 UTC
Interview Invitation

FYI. I was invited by the Electoral Office to provide an interview regarding the Mayoral Elections in our Edmonton, Canada district.

Aug 28, 18 / Lib 16, 02 01:55 UTC
Quote of the Day

Adam Grant ( August 13, 1981 - ) Contemporary American Author.

Aug 27, 18 / Lib 15, 02 20:07 UTC
NASA Gets New Astronaut Access Arm

SpaceX’s new astronaut access arm atop the fixed service structure at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A. NASA astronauts will start using the walkway after April 2019.

Credit: United Launch Alliance via collectSPACE.com

Aug 27, 18 / Lib 15, 02 22:46 UTC
Hey friends! I need your vote to be the Mayor of Toronto for Asgardia. Can you click here and upvote: https://asgardia.space/en/blog/38368-empty/ Thanks for your support :)
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 21:28 UTC
Moon Water?!

Researchers have confirmed the presence of water ice around the Moon's north and south poles. Read the full story:

https://www.space.com/41554-water-ice-moon-surface-confirmed.html

Aug 27, 18 / Lib 15, 02 20:34 UTC
There are nearly two dozen places in our solar system where water has been found in liquid form on the surface (oceans), water ice or water vapours. These places include the moons Europa, Enceladus, Ganymede, Callisto, Ceres, Dione, Triton, Mimas, Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, Tethys, Rhea, Iapetus, the Moon, and the ...
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:26 UTC
Yes, many outstanding questions remain.
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:19 UTC
As you know, oxygen was also produced experimentally from Moon rock.
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 21:07 UTC
Is Blogging Dead?

It sure seems like it if you take a look at this thread. In 2018 is blogging still a viable method of communication? Back when I started in the 2000s things were much easier. There was less competition, people were less jaded, and ranking important posts was easier. Is ...

Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:20 UTC
I would definitely support and love to help with any sort of event!
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:15 UTC
Right and thanks! Definitely, I also think some face to face meetings and oactivities activities could help improve community involvement. Will try to get something going.
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:11 UTC
The only social media I have the time or forbearance to involve myself in is LinkedIn and that at a minimum. I do not have much experience with blogging good or bad. I like this layout though and I wish our fellow local Asgardians were more active here. I think ...
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 18:04 UTC
Campaign Issues

Some current space matters Asgardia could potentially be involved in. What do you think?

Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:44 UTC
Yes, the Outer Space Treaty was thought to prevent this new form of "colonization." However, it only includes weapons of mass destruction, not the other kind. It will be an interesting period for sure.
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:36 UTC
I cant see how we could be as it is an automatic destabilization of a fairly stable area conflict wise. Military in Space automatically makes colonizing space more hazardous. It is a waste of resources in my opinion.
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:31 UTC
I read somewhere that Asgardia is not supportive of the US Space Force concept, it's against it. It seems to me that it is more a reshuffling of the already existing resources than something brand new, at least for the time being.
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 16:19 UTC
Voter Apathy

A perennial concern with democracy is that voters are feeling of having no interest in or enthusiasm about anything, or of not willing to make any effort to change things. The problem of apathy and indifference of the eligible voters is concerning. While I would like to ...

Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:01 UTC
Agreed, everyone please vote! The act of voting is for most of us our primary way of contribution to the Nation and the bare minimum we can do for Asgardia. I suspect citizenship will go down more as many people who fancy a space nation but and not concerned with ...
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Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 17:10 UTC
Recently the total number of Asgardian residents has decreased. This is due to the implementation of stricter criteria for the people counted as a "resident’" of Asgardia and applying more rigorous standards. There is no doubt in my mind that discharging civic duties such as voting will play an important ...
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Aug 25, 18 / Lib 13, 02 18:27 UTC
Campaign Issues

Oh boy, this is a very slow campaign! It seems like I'm campaigning by myself. These topics are of interest to many Canadians and Albertans. Are any of these earthly subjects of interest to Asgardians? Anybody out there?

Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 22:34 UTC
Thanks! You are a great man! I certainly count on your future participation and involvement, of course within the time constraints you may have.
Aug 26, 18 / Lib 14, 02 21:55 UTC
Indeed you are!! I am far more interested in supporting you as Mayor for our region then being Mayor myself, in fact I only ran in hopes that someone like yourself would pick up the torch and here we are! I have voted for you already in fact :D Many ...
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Aug 25, 18 / Lib 13, 02 03:34 UTC
Quote of the Day

Warren G. Bennis (March 8, 1925 – July 31, 2014) was an American scholar and writer, regarded as a pioneer of the scientific field of leadership studies.

Aug 25, 18 / Lib 13, 02 03:38 UTC
Too bad that many people confuse leadership with being the boss.