So I'm trying to get the answers to these questions, but no one seems to know anything about it. As I understand it, the fee goes to help with the creation of the government offices, Parliament (MPs), Mayors etc. But who really controls the money? Does it sit in the Head of Nations Pocket book? Afterall, he is the King.

I ask these questions with only the best of intentions in mind. I want everyone who follows me to understand that I have their best intentions in mind when I ask these questions. After all, not everyone can afford this 100 euro fee to be a Resident "Citizen" of Asgardia" as we have seen with only 17K people becoming Residents. The rest have either chosen not to pay the fee or have not been able to afford the fee or have not accepted the Constitution and other documents.

1. Who controls the 100 euro fee?

2. What bank does this 100 euro fee go to?

3. What auditing company was hired to audit the books, in this case the 100 euro fee?

4. Is the money going to be kept in a public fund or private fund?

5. Transparency is key here, whats being done to accomplish this?

So far one MP has not been able to answer this as these questions were never brought up before them.

I will accept all Friend Requests from my fellow Asgardians. I want to make this new Space Kingdom a success. I hope to get to know many of you and that one day we may meet.

It is my hope that we can work together to bring about new businesses, new technologies, and new ideas to our fellow citizens of the world.

Happy New Year! Lets make 2019 a great year.

Oh and its Happy Year Day "0003"!

please comment on all posts so I may see if you are active on this forum.

I am member 17515 if I am reading my ID Card correctly. I have always believed in the concept of Asgardia, The First Space Nation. As an Aerospace Engineer and Programmer I wanted to help develop Asgardia Space station/plateform. However, I now know that will not happen as I am only one man and designing a space station takes huge teams of people to design and test it. But I can help in other ways, i'm sure.

It has been two years since Asgardia has become a Nation. Well in our eyes anyway. Not in the eyes of the rest of the world. We must promote our New Nation to anyone who will listen. Write positive articles in local newspapers or online. Right now the world is interested in Space exploration due to the likes of SpaceX,  Virgin Galatic, NASA, and now the Chinese are landing a Moon Lander this coming January 2019 on the dark side of the moon. Elon Musk is planning on showing the world his Start Ship design sometime this coming year, already I have seen photos of it. Amazing stuff. So why can't Asgardia as of yet fly in the eyes of the Peoples of Earth? Because most people see Asgardia as a Joke, a Space Kingdom, come on they say, what video game are you playing?

All we have in Space right now is Asgardia-1, which is doing no science at all. its just in orbit possibly being uploaded with peoples messages, its cool and flashy but not what most of us expected. Real science needs to be done. Most micro satellites have some sort of purpose other than hosting our messages. I say we develop more micro satellites that monitor space weather, our earth weather, Asgardian Communications and Video (T.V.), Monitor the North and South Poles, monitor our climate and amount of ICE etc. That way we can become a true scientific nation that is being taken seriously by others.

We must set up micro offices around the world in various cities that our citizens live in that way we can all meet, work and get to know one another. We can have the flag, our anthem and our official seal proudly hanging on the walls etc.

We need to stand up our Financial institutions and fast, so we can get money to our people. So we can also give out Government Grants to those of us who can use them to better our New Nation and the Earth. Right now we have a very limited Government with no real institutions in place. People cannot afford to pay 100 euros to become citizens, I feel right now 10 or 25 euros would be best, and as our Government stands up, raise the fee to 100 euros. Lets include everyone. This Nation is to be inclusive of all peoples from around the world, but many cannot afford the fee. Lower it or wave it until the financial institutions are set up.

Citizenship!

Many people have stated the Fee for citizenship is too much. 100 Euros is high but not that high. I can afford to pay it. However, I am one of the first 17000 citizens to join from the beginning, and thus do not have to pay this fee for 2019, but after that who knows. At that time I joined because, I like so many others believed in the promise of living, breathing and working in Space. To bring about a better future for all.

Do I support the Citizenship FEE? NO, not at this time. We should first stand up a citizenship commission to evaluate what is expected of our citizens, Taxes, fees, a financial system all must be taken into account before issuing a fee. To many unanswered questions about this Fee, what does it go for? Who controls the money? What do we get for this 100 EURO Fee?

I understand a Nation needs taxes/Fees to get things accomplished. However, when you have people from poorer Nations that can't afford to pay this, it makes it a HAVE's vs. HAVE NOT's situation. It means that those of us who can afford to pay, get to play.

Lets first look at standing up our Financial institution and getting the Cryptocurrency (Solar) up and running. I've read that it could take up to 5 years to get this going. Thats not good enough if you ask me, people will begin to leave Asgardia.

The time is now, the old veil is breaking.. Love is key. It is time for humanity to come together, so we can truly understand our origin. Our seat in the stars is waiting, they have been waiting, we have all been waiting and now is time. Love

0010110

The time is now, the old veil is breaking.. Love is key. It is time for humanity to come together, so we can truly understand our origin. Our seat in the stars is waiting, they have been waiting, we have all been waiting and now is time. Love

0010110

I am here because, as the picture text states, "it INDEED has not gotten weird enough for me, and I for one am quite ready to join the Federation, this place called Earth is getting crowded and very crazy with all the Satanists getting away with so much evil.

I hope this place is free of such infiltration.

The Citizenship fee has become law over my objections as to one, the process outlined at the first session of Parliament in Vienna was not followed and two, the lack of sufficient consideration for those who do not have the  economic means to pay the 100 euro Citizenship fee.

Official notice below:

https://asgardia.space/en/news/citizenship-law-amended

I think the very first topic of conversation should be on how we can let our governing body know our wants and desires. As a nation grows it becomes impossible to hear every voice. The mob mentality tends to drown out the individual and what drives each person as an individual. I would like to suggest we establish a law against lobbying however. It has made the voice of an individual worthless as much larger pockets dictate policy. I also suggest we make a governing branch specifically designed to keep the interests of the population as individuals in mind. Such as what is good for the majority not necessarily what is good for the largest pocket. I’ll end my points there so I can hear what everyone has to say. Let me know what your ideas are as well as your criticism of mine.

I would like to start off with that I would like everyone to know I am in no way an expert and everything is my opinion. I would like this to be an area of open and respectful debate about policies both political and moral.

The main point is to establish an area that we can grow to be better than we were the day before. I realize that these are heated topics and it will be difficult to maintain a cool head. For this reason I ask everyone to come with the intention of only being constructive. If you cannot do so simply wait until you have had the opportunity to cool off and rejoin the debate.

Please if you have any questions just message me and I would be more than happy to answer anything on your mind.

Hello everyone, my name is Svetlana Novikova . I am here today as a candidate running for Asgardia’s position of a mayor of Los Angeles. Asgardia is one of a kind organization of the future.
I'm the one who is looking forward for the future, for new innovative approaches to the issue of becoming a part of the new society, unique and united. I am here to represent my life positioning and my statements.

First of all I’m here as a mother. I believe that every parent is looking for the bright and successful future for their children. When we talk about the future we talk about Asgardia and it’s followers because it gives new opportunities that never have been given before.

My second point is education. Education is the most important part of out life at any age. We get an experience while we are learning, and I believe that Asgardia gives us new knowledge and experience we can use.

And finally it is very important to make right decisions in any field of our experience.
What holds us back is not our lack of ability or any life circumstances. What holds us back is ourself.

There are many other things that have to be done...
But even more important than that, we need to encourage community to follow their ingenuity and invest in their ideas.
I'm recommending and supporting innovative programs that come out of my experience and open new horizons.

I believe that Asgardia will help anyone to learn, to overcome any circumstances.
I really hope you go chase dreams of yours with Asgardia and me as a mayor.

That's the kind of effort that I can lead as Mayor.

Space agencies engaged in spaceflight are in the United States (NASA), Russia, the European Union (ESA), China, Canada, Japan and India. The United States, Russia and China are the only countries to have placed people alone in space. India and Japan say they intend to do so in the coming decades. According to https://mathassignmenthelp.org/ stats, European and Canadian astronauts fly with NASA and the Russian Space Agency and participate in the International Space Station.

You can see the EU budget for 2005 was € 2.98 billion (about $ 3.5 billion), but many European countries also have their own space agencies, funded independently. So it's not a fair comparison.

The budget of NASA for the last 40 years. In 2005, NASA had a budget of $ 16.2 billion; This includes not only the division of spaceflight, but also other engineering projects, as well as scientific projects funded by NASA. The total budget of the federal budget in 2005 was about $ 2 trillion ($ 2 trillion), which makes NASA a 0.8% share of the budget. By way of comparison, about 19% of the budget was spent on the military, 21% on social security and 8% on interest payments on public debt.

Cities such as San Francisco, Chicago and New York have extensive public-transportation systems. They carry millions of people by train, bus, boat and light rail. The recent expansion of private vehicle options like Uber, Lyft, and Google Bus give commuters more choices, but they can also undermine public transportation.

It raises the question: will people continue to use public transportation in the future?

There are already alternative options that thousands of commuters are using every day. For example, Chariot, a privately-run vanpool option in San Francisco, can cut a 40-50 minute commute by train and bus to just 20 minutes, for roughly the same cost.

All of which raises a very important point: if we want public transportation to continue to be available, we need to improve it.

Of course, some may not see the need for public transportation, but that’s a question we’ll leave to the policy makers. For now, we’ll break down the how, what, and why of public transportation, including costs, detriments, positives, and potential improvements.

Costs of Transportation

In reality, why would anyone use public services if private services can do the same thing more efficiently? Private bus or car services are more pleasant and just as cost effective. Privatization could potentially save billions. Privatizing public bussing has the potential to save government entities $5.7 billion a year, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Some researchers will argue that public transit is a monopoly. The government doles out tax dollars and subsidies to transit companies which allow them to operate in environments where some other ventures wouldn’t be able to. The downfall is that the government regulates all non-governmental transportation services, which can drive private business operators out of the market.

But, even with all the government help, most metro areas have budgets insufficient for maintaining their public transit systems. New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) carries more than 6 million passengers every day and has a $15 billion budget; yet, it is constantly in danger of shutting down. Private companies like Chariot and Uber Pool run without subsidies, yet still continue to have infusions of cash from venture capitalists.

Many would argue that the private sector is the better option. The private sector can innovate, use new technology, and consider customer input in ways government can’t. Government can only worry about the customers it is currently serving.

When thinking about public transportation, consider the costs associated with:

• Being a slave to transit schedules
• Space and privacy limitations on crowded trains or buses
• Unforeseen delays from adverse weather conditions or mechanical failures
• Close proximity to strangers
• Paying for every trip, both one-way and round-trip

However, though there are certainly many negatives to public transportation, we can’t ignore the positives.

Public Transportation Benefits

Cities with public transportation have the opportunity to offer transit service to the underserved. The local government can also choose to provide vouchers for people considering private options.

Chariot of San Francisco has recently met with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and offered to work with them in filling the gaps in underserved areas. Since one-fifth of Chariot trips are to or from public transit stops, the agency can collaborate with private services to improve the public transportation system.

Transportation projects can also positively impact a community’s economic development objectives, like increased productivity, new employment, new business activity, increased property values, new investment and increased tax revenues.

Transportation projects that improve overall accessibility to businesses, retail, education, and employment, and reduce transportation costs, can increase economic development and productivity.

When you live in a region with reliable public transit, the American Public Transport Association reports that you can save over $10,000 per year on transportation costs. The estimate of savings includes the costs associated with car payments, maintenance, repairs, fuel costs, and parking fees.

Many people choose alternate transit options for other reasons, such as

• Reducing one’s carbon footprint
• Increased well-being and decreased stress from driving
• Time gained to work, read or relax
• Decreased wear and tear on personal vehicles
• Health benefits from walking to and from public transit stops or stations

Given the benefits of public transportation, are there ways that the technology of the private sector can improve the efficiency of the public sector? Read more about future transportation .

First  post!  I truly believe the first steps of the space age is upon us.  This might seem fictional and crazy to most people, even laughable for now, but it'll only be a matter of time where all this space society will become important.  So happy to be a part of this!!!

The majority of Internet users consider each URL as a website. The thing is that many of these sites are not sites at all. They are web apps. For the end user, all these terms don't matter. But they matter to you and your business when you contact a development agency and try to explain what you actually need.

Another reason to learn the difference between web app and website is the future of your business. If you want to use your software for a long time, develop and improve it, you should also understand how to do this in a case of web app and website. That is why we decided to dot the t's and cross the i's and finally find out what are the key difference between a website and web application and what type of software will fit your project requirements better.

Difference between website and web application

Before we compare the notions of website and web application, let's find out what each of them means and what set of peculiarities they have.

What is website?

A website is a static page on the Internet which isn't very functional. Its main purpose is to provide an end user with some particular information. Users in most cases do nothing but read (or watch or listen to) the information which a website contains. The brightest examples of typical websites are news, recipes, weather, blog portals.

The main idea of this type of software is that a customer has little or no interaction with the program. For instance, on the news website, you can choose news section. Another example is a subscription form which can also be present on a site. But nothing more. A user doesn't input any information to a website.

If you want to see a real-life example, visit our website The Match Player . The full project includes an iOS and Android application and a landing page where you can read about it. The Match Player is a program where users can create accounts and look for competitors for a golf match. Apart from that, there's also a dating part with a chat, where everyone finds a date. The comprehensive review of the Match Player app you can find in our blog.

Match Player: Website by Cleveroad

What is a web app?

A web app is an interactive page. It allows users to input, get and manipulate data in different ways with the help of interaction. Such software programs usually have a very tight connection with the server and send lots of requests to it.

If you need a clue of what a web app is, think about an online content editor, which processes users' files. Another example is a social network. Here users can communicate, share content, post news and so on. It's a web app too.

Cleveroad has created lots of web apps. One of the most recent is a Shirt App project. Shirt App is a web-based application where anyone can create a custom design of a T-shirt for himself or for a present and order it.

Shirt app: Web application example

Another great example of a web application that we've created is a Train Away project. The full scope of work included an IOS and Android app development plus a web application. The project helps people all around the world find a plate for trainings with the needed facilities. The program also allows users to pay for a visit or to buy one-week or monthly subscription.

TrainAway: Web app by Cleveroad

As a matter of fact, nowadays, we see that these notions integrate into each other and it makes even more difficult to identify the website and web application difference. Some web apps can work as a website until you log in or buy a premium account. To make it easier, we'll try to follow the generally accepted classification in this particular article.

https://www.cleveroad.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-website-and-web-application-choose-what-fits-your-business