It will probably not be a fully equipped space lab. As i see it this node is to connect other carbines and is given the name Asgardia (Earth Ark). Hopefully we will be able to put some modules in it, like for example a small computer with open hardware and open software. What i would like to see, but this is just a personal dream, that is to put the harddisk or even a copy of Asgardia 1 into the node as the core of our digital space nation. That way we could also connect it to an onboard computer and update and reorganize it from there. Grtz, Dirk.

As we are closed to the sun now and have some rising in earthquakes and volcano's my thought is that there must be an underlying force that makes that happen. What i think is that when cores approach each other that they heat up and expand themselves. That is why we see magma and lava rising. If we would look at this the other way around we could also conclude that cooling of the cores should make hollow rooms and tubes around the cores. Maybe that is why we can hear hollow sounds in the moons and planets. Just a quick thought. Grtz, Dirk.

I still follow my same old thought to build Asgardia from the bottom up. What we want is to increase members, paying members and local leaders. If we would switch to a basic user-base that would pay 10 euro to access the website for a year and following up with a election of the user-base for the best helpers and give them Solars back in respect to their efforts. Then the next level could be 100 euro for the chosen-ones or the ones that want to invest. Again an online election and the best would have a change to obtain a 1000 euro citizen level and again users that would like to invest in that level with also a say in parliament. It would also picture the real committed users without the ones who have long forgotten Asgardia. As an extra there could be regular prizes in Solar for nice works in Asgardia. I am sure we could find many ways to reward users for there unpaid efforts in Solar. Just a short reaction to the new letter from head of nation. Grtz, Dirk.

5 moon-cycles since my latest post. Have been studying a bit around old scripts and close by nature. It has made my view more complete about humans and earth. My principles are more stronger now and all is defined in simpler ways and basics. If we would be really smart we would take out all the best into space and start a new evolution from there. That would be at least a good backup for later. Otherwise we could try to save as much as we can here on earth for the future generations that we all will need. I am also of the principle that not everything can be put on papers and in laws, there will always be a part of us that needs (like i call it) the good spirit to keep evil away and to guide us on the best possible path in space and on earth. Now lets see who we have here for candidates and let us vote. I strongly advice to register as resident and to vote for our new candidates, it is our most important job as part of Asgardia. Grtz, Dirk.

Citoyennes et ciytoyens d'Asagardia, Je suis Serge Collin de Belgique et le seul candidat francophone. Je suis polytechnicien et fier d'appartenir à cette nation; nation dont j'espère, si je suis élu, promouvoir la renommée et la reconnaissance. Je compte donc sur votre soutien massif. Je vous en remercie d'avance de votre confiance. Je vous rappelle brièvement mon programme - promouvoir le développement d'Asgardia sur les plans économique et technologique, notamment en augmentant les contacts avec les industries concernées par le secteur spatial ainsi qu'avec les laboratoires actifs dans ce domaine, dans le respect de l'esprit et de l'éthique Asgardien, - renforcer l'utilisation du digital au sein d'Asgardia, entre autre, dans le domaine du "big data", - accroître la visibilité d'Asgardia au niveau du grand public, - renforcer l'interaction avec les Asgardien(ne)s pour mieux connaître leurs aspirations et la manière dont ils souhaitent voir se développer Asgardia. Je suis aussi titulaire de certificats dans différents domaines; parmi ceux-ci: - Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight (MIT) - The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) - Space Mission Design and Operations (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Introduction à l'astrophysique (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) - Greatest Unsolved Mysteries of the Universe (Australian National University) Exoplanets (Australian National University) - The Violent Universe (Australian National University) - Introducción a la Ingeniería del Helicóptero (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) - Introduction à la mécanique du vol (ISAE-SUPAERO) - Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering (Delft University of Technology) - Quel avion pour quelle mission ? (ENAC) - Compréhension de l'arme aérienne (École de l'air) Mes publications: - Derivation of total linear and angular momenta from the canonical SEM tensor of electrodynamics and its consequences, DOI 10.1140/epjp/i2011-11059-y, Eur. Phys. J. Plus (2011) 126: 59 (THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS) June 28, 2011 - Ordinateurs, interfaces et réseaux de communication, Masson, 1988 traduit en: Anglais: Computers, interfaces and communication networks, Prentice Hall & Masson Espagnol: Ordenadores, interfaces y redes de comunicaciones, Masson - Modèle de calcul de l'altitude de vol optimale à l'usage de l'aviation générale, Navigation Vol 124 - Revue de l'Institut Français de Navigation Maritime Aérienne et Spatiale, 1983.

I'm Serge Collin from Belgium and I'm very proud to be member of the Asgardian community. I studied electrical engineering (Université de Louvain) and work in a multinational company active in the production of electricity by means of renewable energies. My program in a few words: - promote the development of Asgardia economically and technologically, in particular by increasing contacts with industries concerned by the space sector as well as with laboratories active in this field, in accordance with the Asgardian spirit and ethics, - strengthen the use of digital technology within Asgardia, among others, in the field of "big data", - increase the visibility of Asgardia among the general public, - strengthen interaction with Asgardians to better understand their aspirations and how they wish to see Asgardia develop. I also hold certificates in various fields. Among them, are: - Introduction to Aerospace Engineering: Astronautics and Human Spaceflight (MIT) The Conquest of Space: Space Exploration and Rocket Science (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) - Space Mission Design and Operations (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Introduction à l'astrophysique (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) - Greatest Unsolved Mysteries of the Universe (Australian National University) Exoplanets (Australian National University) - The Violent Universe (Australian National University) - Introducción a la Ingeniería del Helicóptero (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) - Introduction à la mécanique du vol (ISAE-SUPAERO) - Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering (Delft University of Technology) - Quel avion pour quelle mission ? (ENAC) - Compréhension de l'arme aérienne (École de l'air) I also published: - Derivation of total linear and angular momenta from the canonical SEM tensor of electrodynamics and its consequences, DOI 10.1140/epjp/i2011-11059-y, Eur. Phys. J. Plus (2011) 126: 59 (THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS) June 28, 2011 - Ordinateurs, interfaces et réseaux de communication, Masson, 1988 with translations in: English: Computers, interfaces and communication networks, Prentice Hall & Masson Spanish: Ordenadores, interfaces y redes de comunicaciones, Masson - Modèle de calcul de l'altitude de vol optimale à l'usage de l'aviation générale, Navigation Vol 124 - Revue de l'Institut Français de Navigation Maritime Aérienne et Spatiale, 1983.

Dear Asgardians, in a difficult world we have to see a bright future. A future where we can live all in one safe haven. A safe haven called space ! Space where we have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. On earth we say the sky is the limit. Not for us asgardians where the universe is the limit without limits. Giving new life in space is one of our goals. Together we can make mankind great again Together we can live in peace Together we can make this work ! I will give everything in my possibilities to make this happen together with a great team of people, so if you want me in parliament, do not hasitate to vote for me !

If we cheat and lie then the result is distrust and disbelief. If we trust and believe then the result is righteousness and truthfulness. A short conclusion.. Grtz, Dirk.

What are the Asgardians views and theme's about culture in Asgardia? What are the things you would like to discuss about in regard to Asgardia? What are the kinds of activity's you would like to get involved? What are the things you would like to see created for our culture? Fill in your questions, suggestion, idea's and plans below in your post's. Ria has brought up the subject, and i think we should make something of it. Grtz, Dirk.

We have produced so much garbage that we can industrialize it for the next 1000 years. What we need is living water and fresh fruits. Basic foods like grass-seeds and algae. Lots of buffers for shifts of temperature, wind, water and sun. If we want to survive a little bit longer we have to go back to adapting and embracing to the natural environment. Grtz, Dirk.