Asgardia is excited to announce that voting has been extended until 100,000 Asgardians accept the Constitution. This decision is based on the requests of many Asgardians and the approval of the Head of Nation. The voting on the national symbols – Asgardia’s flag, anthem and coat of arms – is also extended for the same period.

Congratulations to all Asgardians who have helped Asgardia take yet another important step in the space nation’s development!

On 13 June 2017 ( 24 June 0001) , preliminary voting commenced on the Constitution of Asgardia, its national symbols and Head of Nation. Asgardia’s official voting day – 18 June 2017 ( 1 Asgard 0001) is Unity Day, a national holiday in Asgardia.

Today, on 13 July 2017 (26 Asgard 0001) we inform you that voting will close on 18 July 2017 (3 July 0001).

Anyone who votes on www.asgardia.space before the closing of voting:

• - Is considered a citizen of Asgardia, and receives an ID and passport of Asgardia free of charge
• - Can upload and swap their files on the Asgardia-1 satellite without charge, as well as has the right to free storage of files on all future satellites and spacecraft for as long as Asgardia exists – for forever
• - Can nominate themselves for a leadership position of any level in Asgardia, and vote for leaders of all levels
• - Can nominate themselves for Parliamentary position in Asgardia and vote for Parliamentary candidates
• - Can work in Asgardia's government and localities
• - Can become an ambassador/consul/representative of Asgardia
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• After the close of voting on 18 July 2017 ( 3 July 0001 ), anyone who passed the second verification but did not accept the Constitution remains a verified Asgardian and can participate in forum discussions, but does not receive the above-mentioned rights.
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• After 18 July 2017 ( 3 July 0001 ), anyone (who is already verified or newly registered) who accepts the Constitution will become an applicant for the Asgardia’s citizenship. Citizenship will be granted based on the Law on the citizenship of Asgardia, which will be developed by Asgardia’s Parliament during the next six months.
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• We ask that you relay this information to as many people as possible.

Asgardia has once again risen in rank by population size among Earthly nations. It is now 182nd, having surpassed New Caledonia, Mayotte and Samoa, and quickly approaching the population size of French Guinea.

With 267,090 members, it continues to build momentum, as more than 75,000 people have accepted the Constitution to become the citizens of Asgardia.

I only ask these questions out of ignorance and the want to understand them more clearly.

Article 12 Natural Resources, Point 4.

Why would private property be considered Asgardian Natural resources? Does this mean that Asgardia can claim ownership of citizens property at any time and thusly utilize such property as they see fit? If so I find this to be a major infringement on personal freedom. Even as this is a Nation to which the people align themselves with, for a nation to freely use private property of it’s citizens without their consent is not something I can agree to.

Article 22

Where the word immorality is used, shouldn’t a definition be provided for the express purpose of avoiding vagaries?

Article 26

The laws should take care to not impede on things like parody, free-speech and the like.

Article 27

Should there not be a Bureau of language whom’s sole purpose is the intercommunication between citizens? Professionals of language will be aware of eccentricities non native speakers might tread into; one such being the thumbs up is incredibly offensive to some people.

They say the best way to initiate change is to begin with yourself. I've always been quiet and reserved; only speaking when I feel it necessary. These aspects I do not wish to change. I had started working in the television and film industry in 2011 and in that same year I was afflicted with an illness which, judging from what I was able to get from doctors, might be neurological in nature and possibly muscular.

The pain from chronically contracting muscles, specifically the infraspinatus, intercostal, and rhomboid; and the nerves on/in the upper right on my ribcage, the intercostal set, has made things like sitting up for 2 hours a painful chore. As of now I have no insurance so learning more about why I'm having these hyperactive nerve misfires remains a mystery.

During the first 6 months after October 4th, in 2011, the pain was so intense I was barely able to just sit up in bed, let alone walk down the hall to the bathroom or go downstairs and eat. I started going to doctors once I'd gotten used to the level of pain and it took about another year after that for me to find a doctor who wanted to help me and not just prescribe me things and send me away. From there I still had to deal with doctors telling me there was nothing wrong with me. A pain management specialist about another year later would tell me the words "infraspinatus" and the others which I mentioned earlier. Then I would finally find a neurologist who actually wanted to run some tests to figure this out. It was at this time when I would age out of being covered by my parents insurance and I'd be left on my own to try and figure out what was wrong with me.

However during my time of being unable to functionally work in the trades I had trained in, automotive and film/television, I started trying to think of things to keep my mind busy to fight against depression and thinking it was all psychosomatic and maybe I was just making up this sharp, stabbing, constricting pain. I'd finally gotten to something I wanted to do for a while, writing. I did my best to learn about the various aspects of fictional writing and the parts of story. I also started looking into electronics which have always fascinated me to the point of dismantling a friends PSX when we were kids ( i got in so much trouble).

This brings me to now.

It may have taken longer than I liked, but I've gotten to a new place mentally. I know I'm not making up this pain and I've found things to do that will expand my skill set despite only being able to sit or stand for, sometimes, minutes at a time. I've resolved to learning the Python language and teaching myself 3D modeling with the free software Blender. I've written 2 books, one which I felt was good enough to sell on Amazon and am currently querying agents for my latest work. On good days I can go for a bike ride; those are rare. On bad days I stay in bed and try to take in as much new information I can.

I know there are people in worse situations than I am in. I have my family to fall back on, my own room, and a computer on which to learn new skills. I dare not equate my situation to someone worse off than I, but I have come to an understanding. If I fight I can get through anything and so can you.

Asgardia stands to be a vehicle for massive good but in order for it to accomplish all the great things you want the first Space Nation to accomplish, you have to start with yourself.

An official ceremony took place today at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, during which Asgardia’s Head of Nation Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli, an active supporter of space science development, signed an agreement to institute a new UNESCO prize and medal in the science category.

The prize and five medals will be awarded annually for contributions to the development of space science. Signing on behalf of UNESCO was Irina Bokova, its Director-General, and the first woman to lead the organization.

Also present were Alexander Kuznetsov, Russian Federation’s (RF) Ambassador to the Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, and RF’s Ambassador-at-large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eleonora Mitrofanova, a former Permanent Delegate to UNESCO and former Chairperson of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

UNESCO’s honors are currently comprised of five awards, three prizes and four medals. This agreement marks an important addition to the existing categories.

An official ceremony took place today at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, during which Asgardia’s Head of Nation Dr. Igor Ashurbeyli, an active supporter of space science development, signed an agreement to institute a new UNESCO prize and medal in the science category.

The prize and five medals will be awarded annually for contributions to the development of space science. Signing on behalf ofUNESCO was Irina Bokova, its Director-General, and the first woman to lead the organization.

Also present were Alexander Kuznetsov, Russian Federation’s (RF) Ambassador to the Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, RF’s Ambassador-at-large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eleonora Mitrofanova, a former Permanent Delegate to UNESCO and former Chairperson of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, and Professor Evgeny Chesnokov of the University of Houston’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

UNESCO’s honors are currently comprised of five awards, three prizes and four medals. This agreement marks an important addition to the existing categories.

As a nation that clearly states that it will mirror earth, but not be like it. Will marijuana and other substances (to a certain extent) be legal in the space nation? I'm sure we'd all love a 'THAT 70'S SHOW' spinning camera sequence while gazing into the galaxy. Agree? Disagree? I'd love to read your perspective!

I apologize if the pictures being posted are very pixelated. Regardless, after reading most of the constitution, skimming through some of it, the question came up? If the technology is available, are Asgardians allowed to use their own spaceships? I know I read in the constitution that we can participate in like space exploration, but I'm sure that's for government work. So the question is, are we allowed to freely travel through space, with our own ships. Or are the elected officials not to keen on the idea? If you agree, or disagree, I'd love to read your perspective!