50 years ago, plans were produced for large-scale space habitats in orbits around the Earth. One, to house 10,000 people, was designated as Island One. The design was deliberately restricted cost - no more than that of project Apollo, and also to the technology available at the time, so it could have been built in the late 1970s. Much smaller units would also be required as living quarters, workshops and offices for the task force - designated as Island Zero. This would be made from a number of inflatable modules, and the entire structure would rotate to produce simulated gravity, so the crew would therefore avoid the need for 2 hours of exercise every day that is needed on the ISS, which has never been done on any previous space mission. The presenter is Freelance Space Presenter Jerry Stone, who developed the concept. For details, write to jerry.stone2001@gmail.com  This will be the April meeting of the Hertford Astronomy Group, held in-person at the University of Hertfordshire and online.

As a visual artist & space science educator, I suggest Asgardia requires an artist in residence. All nations must support and promote the arts to develop into fully formed civilizations. Future thinking and development requires visual art and the visionary concepts of artists. Given my credentials in this field, I would like to apply for the position. Please Google 'The Human Spaceship - Upon the Moon', Vane gallery for further information about my practice and research work investigating visual perception in altered gravity conditions. Currently focused on the Artemis missions and lunar settlements.

SBSP - Space Based Solar Power. Anyone interested in this? Anything to report from your own country? UK initiative detailed at https://spaceenergyinitiative.org.uk/

Happy holiday to all my Asgardian family and all the best for 2023, take a moment to remember thoes who are no longer with us, for thoes who are seperated from family and friends, who can not celebrate their holidays due to conditions of of their control. Asgardia does not discriminate against country, physical or soft boarders, race, religion sexuality or sexual orientation. A safe harbour for all humans, from all backgrounds and wealth. We are all individuals with equality. We are born into this world naked, unclothed, no bank or finances and we leave this world in the same way. May I wish and bless you all a great life and full of reward. One humanity, one unity

It seems to me that this project already has way to many people with titles and leaders. This is how earth got messed up. Leave people to work together without people telling everyone how it will be and what to do. Personally I don’t want a rule book. I’m a compassionate being that will always give help where Needed and do my share. I don’t want a “Leader” thanks. Leaders get greedy and soon it becomes like earth with people fighting over scraps from the table.

Long time no see Asgardia. An update on my life I'm successfully trading crypto and supplying raw materials! I Hope everyone is well!