New Horizons for the people...

When I have joined in Asgardia I must decide to follow new ways to be a better human. Be a better human, for humanity and for this wonderful planet.

Would be great, if one day sharing all our intents with all the nation of this globe, we could help to develop the humanity of tomorrow.

I want to save human race and to (re-)build a nation.

For this I found a brotherhood based on the following: preserve human race, mutual assistance/help, power, wealth and love.

My interest is also/mostly to colonize an outer planet and if possible to govern it.

Who will join my side?

Please, post your impressions in comments.

Dear Asgardians,

I'm still new to the experience, but I realise i need to cooperate with clientele and other asgardians about the future of our country, so henceforth using "Asgardia's business proposals" i'd like to merge thoughts and ideas with creative people about a theatre company called "Asgardia entertainment".

'Tis well noted that the name is temporary, but im requesting back up from other asgardians who have formal business experiences. I know i've been reading posts lately about how we should come together, but what is coming together without the topographical understanding of the mind that we all love to develop?

Exactamundo my people, i'll be more active nowadays from now on...

Dear all,

As part of a drive to assemble the UK membership effectively, I have created a Facebook Group with the title Asgardia UK and invite all UK registered Asgardians to join. The purpose of the group will be discussion of issues specific to the UK at a local Mayoral level and setting out a national agenda to lobby Government. With Brexit looming it is more important now more than ever that we make our voice heard to shape the future for the UK in Energy and Trade enabled from and for Space growth.

Edmund Arcadian

https://www.facebook.com/groups/415588869010473/

Dear Asgardians,

I hope you have all enjoyed a wonderful festive season and are preparing for the New Year ahead.

It will be a difficult time while we acclimatise to new and uncertain circumstances outside of Europe where the poorest in our society will undoubtedly suffer more than most. However, as people with a vision for a unified space faring humanity, we should remain confident that a broader, more responsive, and inclusive engagement with our world and the space beyond it must still be our firm desire.

2018 saw some extraordinary off world achievements in our Solar system. The Japanese landed the Hayabusa-2 rovers on an asteroid 174M miles away sending back breathtaking HD video from the surface as it hurtled through space. The US Parker Probe launched this year will fly within 4M miles of the surface of the Sun, while in the same neighbourhood on a mission to Mercury, the European Satellite BepiColombo set off on its journey to make a comprehensive survey of the planet too. Most recently the Mars Insight Lander touched down at Elysium Planitia on Mars and will soon commence sub surface drilling to learn more about what lies beneath the Red planet.

In deep space events Voyager 2 finally left our Solar system on its journey into interstellar space now some 11Bn miles from Earth after its launch in 1977, 2Bn behind Voyager 1. The search for habitable worlds continued in earnest this year despite the retirement of the Kepler Space Telescope which discovered over 2,600 extra-Solar planets and has now been replaced by TESS. Close to home SpaceX successfully launched its next rocket vehicle the falcon heavy, which iconically placed the Starman & Tesla Roadster test mass into a Solar orbit beyond Mars. Meanwhile Virgin also managed to test it's edge of atmosphere parabolic flight vehicle successfully.

These highlights are just a few of the exciting developments this year, with much more to look forward to in 2019. In the UK, Sutherland in Scotland was selected for a small vertical launch site, while the development of long term and established Spaceports continues at Newquay and Prestwick with domestic Space Companies like Orbital Access leading the way for sustained renewable horizontal spaceflight.

Asgardian efforts to support and sustain Space development in our economy will continue on apace, but from my family to yours, I wish you all a very celebratory New Year's Evening.

Edmund

Mayor for London

Hello there my fellow Asgardians,

When I was planning this post, I thought a lot about what I would say. I thought of talking about all the achievements that we’ve made this past year. About how far we’ve come since the start. I thought of discussing the things that we could have done better. I thought of hinting on the potential for 2019.

But when it came down to it, all that seemed to be secondary to what I really wanted to say – And that’s a big “thank you.” to all the Asgardians that I have met throughout this journey so far.

I have met so many amazing people throughout this process – people that are passionate, intelligent, measured, creative, inventive – and it’s because of people like you that I am sure Asgardia will be a success.

There may be disagreements here and there – and sometimes they get a little heated – but what makes Asgardia special is that we’re able to have those discussions but still have respect for one another and still work towards a brighter future.

In no order, I wanted to make a few personal shout-outs to some Asgardians I have had meaningful interactions with this past year.

• Mikhail – You’re a great leader with a keen ability to act. You’re very measured and a real gentleman. I am always impressed by your ability to attack problems in a logical manner.
• Lena – Intelligent, capable and confident. It’s been a pleasure to see you represent Asgardia on so many forums and have the knowledge and experience to discuss things at such a high level.
• Anna – You’re working so hard and doing so much for Asgardia and most people don’t even know who you are. Classy and truly selfless. It’s a complete privilege to work with you.
• Ivan - You’re a passionate Asgardian with a keen (and almost annoying) attention to detail. You’re pragmatic and I see you being a top Mayor and helping to put Asgardia on the map.
• Chris – You are a legitimate gentleman and a very consciences member of Parliament I’m glad that we have people like you representing us as Citizens. I will get you on camera one day.
• Ben – You’re a man of vision and I can see that you’re 100% invested in Asgardia. It’s great to see that you’re working so hard for the Nation. One day I hope that we can meet up in South Africa and have a long chat about the future!
• Lembit – I can sum you up in one word: Unflappable. I’ve never met a person so cool and in control as you. I look forward to working with you more in 0003.
• Ana D – You’re a person with a lot of integrity and a strong sense of duty. I’ll be really interested to see what happens with the Government in 2019. Keep up the good work.
• Katya – Thanks to you I’ve learnt a lot of things about Russian culture and it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you.
• Derren – I’m glad that we live so close together and can work together so well to help make Asgardia a great Nation.
• Josie – You’re a very passionate person and we haven’t always seen eye-to-eye but having debates with you has really helped me to look introspectively at a lot of things and really consider my position on matters.
• Rebekah – You’ve been invested in Asgardia from day 2 of its launch, so it’s not surprising to see that you’re a very passionate and invested Asgardian and you do so much for the nation.
• Ann – You’re a person with a very good heart and you do a lot to go out of your way to fight for others. Hopefully other Asgardians will be as giving.
• Anthony – You’re a unique individual and it’s always good to see what you’ll be getting up to next on Facebook.
• Ricky – You’re a good man with a kind hard and a very pragmatic approach to problems. I’ll be interested to see your influence in Asgardian Legislation.
• Ariadne – You’re such a thoughtful person and I can see that you’re passionate about Asgardia. You’re such a calm and positive person. We’re in good hands to have someone like you in Parliament.
• Mira – An upcoming Asgardian I’m sure. You’re already making a splash as a Mayor and I’ll be interested to see where it goes.
• Adam – A prevalent presence on the Facebook group, you have a lot of interesting ideas and insights and you’re always starting interesting conversations.
• Алексей – I love seeing all the interesting stats and graphics that you produce about Asgardia.
• Dre – What would Asgardia’s Facebook be like without you and your unyielding spirit?
• Emery – You’ve lived and interesting life and have some interesting ideas. I hope that some of your predictions don’t come true, but it’s good to have your thoughts and insights in Asgardia.
• John S – Your easy wit and sharp humour is always a welcome sight. I hope that you run for Mayor!
• Inara – In a short time I have noticed you more and more on Asgardia General and you have some very interesting ideas which tend to be very pragmatic and forward thinking.
• Sarvesh – There are few Asgardians who are so invested into the concept of ‘Asgardia’ as you.
• Ogee – You’re a stalwart and enduring member of Asgardia! It’s good to see you and your generally positive comments.
• Dawn – We’ve only recently met through Facebook – but I can already tell that you’re a passionate person who thinks about the future and wants to see Asgardia do things right.
• Mandi – You’re classy, you can dance, you’re smart, organised – what can’t you do? We’re lucky to have you in Parliament.
• Derek – I’m still gutted that we didn’t get burgers together in Vienna. I’d love to see you more active in the community. You’re a genuinely nice guy.
• Charles – Working hard and building up your position as a Serious Asgardian in South Africa. Keep up the good work!
• James – You’re obviously too smart for your own good. I love reading your extensive blogs and your ideas on the future. I hope that you will get involved in Asgardia as it grows.
• Bridget – You’re a humble person, we haven’t always seen eye-to-eye in the past, but you have Asgardia’s best interests at heart.
• Kristina – You’ve got a lot of great ideas and you’ve been quite critical about some things in the past. I hope that you’ll be able to combine those two things at some point and get involved to help make Asgardia a better place.
• Nissem – you’re an amazing force of action in Asgardia. You’re always working on projects that make things happen. I hope that you become more involved in Asgardia as it grows.
• John F – We have polar views on a lot of issues, but I’m always impressed at how we can have polar opinions but do so on a foundation of mutual respect.
• M Helena – Asgardia is blessed to have strong women like you representing the people.
• Robert – Super organised, very cool gentleman, glad to have you on our side.
• Cha – People probably don’t realise how tireless you’re working for Asgardia, but I do! :D
• Cheryl – Artistic, talented, thoughtful – you’re just the sort of person Asgardia needs.
• Steven – Innovative. You’re building up your knowledge now through your education, but I hope that you release your ideas on the world of Asgardia soon!
• Sven – You’re such a genuine guy and I really hope that you’ll get more involved in Asgardia soon.

Obviously, this list could go on forever – with over 1.3 million Asgardians, there are a lot of people out there that have influenced me so I apologise if I missed you off the list.

But I want to let everyone know that I am genuinely honoured to consider you my fellow nationals and I’m looking forward to another amazing year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and get in touch if you want to talk about Asgardia or the future in general.

Let’s make this a great Nation.

Kind regards,

Ross Cheeseright

I once thought anything was achievable and life was fair to a certain degree, how wrong i was, yeah I was completely wrong life is hard , life is a struggle, many times i thought to myself what's the point? Should I end it and hope there is something better on the other side. Maybe  or maybe not as I sit here telling you this you must know I'm not sure where I will end up in the next few years. Will I be alone? Dead? Or just continuing as a sheep like everyone else...

I want to make my life spectacular, not only for me but the people around me. I'm stuck in a state of uncertainty do I gamble my security and hope my luck is finally in or do I just keep on waiting.  Which is what I'm currently doing....

I want to change the world for the better, for all of mankind, I want to explore space, I want to ensure that the people around me are safe and secure.  Do I start a business, do I continue to try and get into a film production company? I really don't know.

I've been told by a few people down the years that they can sense great things for my future, is that true? Or am I just trying to hold on to that idea that was put in my head? As of writing this I'm 26 years old. I cant waste anymore time but i have no idea in what direction to go...

I know only I can change my future I don't know if any one else feels the same way but I'm lost in my own mind.

How do people break this mind block? Life block? How do I move on from this? Can I, Is that even possible?

My life sucks, I mean it doesn't in the grand scheme of things...

I’ve been reading a lot of things on our social media networks recently and while there are a lot of ‘hot topics’, the one that keeps cropping up is the ‘Citizenship Fee’ debate. It’s a topic that a lot of people are passionate about, so it’s natural for people to keep discussing it – however, there are also a lot of misconceptions going around now, so I want to talk a little about the fee and clear up some of the misconceptions.

The Citizenship Fee is voluntary

I’ve seen a lot of people saying that the Citizenship Fee is mandatory and that without it, people can’t become Citizens – and that’s going to be true in the future – but right now, no-one is being asked to pay the fee.

The system has been opened so that people who can afford to, can contribute towards Asgardia in a meaningful way. People have always been able to donate to Asgardia and so this is nothing new. However, if people contribute towards this Citizenship Fee now, they are given a resident ID card – with physical cards in development.

Right now, if you are someone that can afford it and someone that believes in Asgardia and wants it to succeed, this is a great way to help build for the future. If you’re not, if you don’t think that there is enough intrinsic value in contributing, then don’t – remain as a follower until you’re convinced and contribute through your ideas, time and discussions.

You're still an Asgardian if you don't pay

Asgardia’s Citizens will be people that have paid a fee, gone through a verification process and been affirmed as an official citizen, however – Asgardia is also made up of a huge cast of Followers. Followers are the life-blood of the Asgardian community and they spend a lot of time networking, chatting and helping to define the future of humanity.

Followers are contributing thoughtful ideas and having impassioned debates with their Fellow Asgardians. If you can’t pay the fee, there is no reason why you can’t still be a part of developing the future and finding like-minded people to collaborate with.

The Citizenship Fee is not a tax

It might sound like semantics, but the Citizenship Fee is not a tax. It covers the administrative costs of processing the Citizenship application and producing the respective documentation. Any funds that remain after the administrative processing is completed will be put directly back into Asgardia towards endorsed goals. It’s important that we’re able to demonstrate to the world that Asgardia is serious about its bid to become an independent nation, and a robust application process is a part of that. Our Citizens must be as legitimate as any other on Earth.

Parliament are listening

Several members of Parliament, including the Chair of the Citizenship committee are actively discussing and debating ways to ensure that Asgardian citizenship is as open and inclusive as possible. As the nation develops and we have a better understanding of mechanisms like SOLAR, LUNAR, establishing a business in Asgardia (etc.) then it’s likely new methods to obtain Citizenship will also surface.

If you have any solid and concrete ideas, or you just want to express your thoughts and feelings about Citizenship in Asgardia, then there are 127 elected officials who would love to hear from you. It’s their job to represent you so don’t hesitate to reach out to Parliament on their official page:

https://asgardia.space/en/page/parliament

This is just the beginning

Asgardia has only been running a little over two years and this is the ‘first pass’ of the Citizenship fee. Right now, there are no tangible Government Services. The Ministry of Citizenship doesn’t have a Minister, the Citizenship Committee are working hard to define legislation that clearly defines what it means to be a Citizen.

Asgardia has always been an iterative ‘evolutionary’ process. As time has passed, the nation has developed more and more and this is not the ‘final form’ of the Citizenship fee. The process to become a Citizen may well change over time.

So, all I would ask is that you approach this with an open mind and give it some time, no-one is in any immediate danger of losing out and no-one is asking you to pay the Citizenship fee right now.

As always – if anyone wants to discuss these matters or chat with me in more depth, then I’m available in the following places:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ross.asgardian
Twitter: @ Ross_Asgardia

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Roundup with Ross

Hello again my fellow Asgardians. It’s been another awesome few weeks since the last post (and yes, I did say that I would do it weekly but let’s all agree to retcon that.) Bit of a longer post this time round, but I'll post up a more streamlined summary piece soon.

What’s Asgardia currently doing?

I’ve been seeing a lot of comments and questions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram wondering what’s going on in Asgardia and I wanted to take a little time out to discuss what we’re up to.

Most people reading this blog will come from an established nation – They will be used to a certain level or order. A status-quo with their Government where they have rules, laws, civil services, taxes and so on – And it’s likely been this way since birth. So, it’s easy to understand why people may well take these things for granted.

These nations, in most cases, have spend hundreds of years to get where they are – some nations will have had thousands of years – But in our case, we’ve just been running for just over two years. We need to build everything from Scratch! Our laws, our services, our economy, our infrastructure, our Government and everything else besides.

The order in which this is done is very important – Because we need to establish strong foundations that the nation will be able to build upon. At the moment, Asgardia is working on three main areas:

1. Formation of Government
2. Development of Economy
3. Development of Legislation

Formation of Government

Ana Diaz, Chairman of the Government is currently working to put a Government together and is taking care to get people with real, credible experience to help our fledgeling nation take these first steps. Asgardia has to deal with a lot of 'nay-saying', and the solution of making sure that Government is stocked with credible industry power-houses is a good way to show people how serious we are.

As I said in my last post Leon Shpilsky was appointed as the Acting Minister of Finance . This week, we also announced that eminent scientist, Floris Wuyts was appointed as the Acting Minister of Science .

This is a man with over 200 publisihed works, 4000 citations and a specialisation in the ares of space physiology.

I can't think of anyone more fitting to lead our Nation's Science efforts. There are more candidates and more appointments on the horizon, so keep your eyes open for those.

Development of the Economy

In the world of today, a Nation's economy is its lifeblood. Until we live in a world that doesn't run on money, Asgardia needs to find a way to become financially capable. Its no secret that achieving our goals is going to require a serious amount of money - Launching Satellites, running services for citizens, building a telecoms network, establishing settlements on the moon - none of this will be possible if Asgardia doesn't find a way to generate income.

"Asgardia will work to develop an economy, Initially focussing on the Digital services sector that would give back to Citizens"

One of the key focusses at the moment is on doing just that - with the formation of Parliament's Finance Committee and appointment of the Minister of Finance, Leon Schpilsky, Asgardia is moving forward with the development of important systems that our economy will be built on.

Asgardia held its first Financial Congress in Nice where a lot of work was done to build an understanding of our current challenges and get the ball rolling on finding solutions to them - Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli postulated that Asgardia will work to develop an economy, Initially focussing on the Digital services sector that would give back to Citizens when there was surplus profits.

Testing on the SOLAR is currently underway - a vote has been called to determine the most popular tradable currencies in Asgardia so that the effects of trade and initial rates of the SOLAR can be determined and more details of the currency are expected to be passed to Parliament as early January 2019.

Asgardia will also be attending one of the biggest and most influential financial events this year - the World Economic Forum which brings together business leaders, investors, politicians and journalists from across the globe to discuss current global economic and social issues - An important venue for a new Nation.

In Paraliment's winter session, it is also expected that they will be discussing and voting upon the budgets for 2019

And, as we all know by now, the Citizenship Fee has also been launched, giving Asgardians a chance to lend some financial support to the nation and get in line to become some of Asgardia's first legally recognised citizens.

Development of Legislation

Without a common set of 'rules of engagement', it would be a rather chaotic Nation. Asgardia's laws will govern how people are expected to conduct themselves in a multitude of areas and ensure that there is a fair framework that protects people's rights and freedoms that are outlined in the constitution.

The Legislative body of Asgardia, Parliament , has been hard at work. They have been holding meetings, drafting documents, attending Parliamentary sittings and have already put two laws and several key amendments into force. Two princple laws have been given 'ascent' by the head of nation and its likely that more are on the way following Parliament's Winter Sitting.

But wait... There's more

There are a lot of other areas that Asgardia is working on that I can't really talk much about at the moment but to name a few;

1. Our Website
2. New communication systems for Asgardian Residents
3. Physical Resident ID cards
4. Bi-lateral relations with nations and organisations
5. Public Relations

And in amongst those things there is all the work that's being done by the people that manage the support mailbox, the people that keep the website up and running, the people that are publishing interesting news items on asgardia.space, the moderators, graphic designers, public relations, marketing-- It might not always be easy to see, but I can assure you that the wheels are turning and progress is being made.

There are a lot of things in the works to help create that vision we all believe in! If you want to help make Asgardia a reality, then why not consider contributing with the Citizenship Fee, or, Running as a Mayor for your city.

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