Lembit Opik speaking in the British Parliament in 2009. Lembit was a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom for 13 years. He led the campaign for action on the threat of Near Earth Objects. He has worked internationally on this campaign, and has collaborated with Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart - and with the Spaceguard organisation, which shares the same concerns as Asgardia regarding the NEO threat.

I'm Lembit Öpik - a former British Member of Parliament, author and broadcaster - and I seek your vote for election to Asgardia's Parliament. I offer my 30 years of political experience for the service of our new and visionary space nation. Here are some facts about me:

1 I was born in Northern Ireland in 1965: my parents (and name) are Estonian.

2 My Grandfather, Ernst Julius Öpik, was a famous astronomer.

3 I have a Philosophy degree from Bristol University (UK), including political philosophy.

4 I was Global Human Resources Training Manager for Procter & Gamble (112,000 staff).

5 I served as a British Member of Parliament for 13 years (1997-2010).

6 I broadcast for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), and other stations.

7 I'm a published author on politics, culture, travel and space, including SETI.

8 I've had a private pilot's licence since 1988.

9 I led the UK Parliamentary campaign on the threat from Near Earth Objects (NEOs).

10 I have spoken at many national and international space conventions.

11 I have worked with space pioneers, including Stephen Hawking and Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

12 I'm a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.

If elected:

a) I will always respect and uphold the spirit and letter of Asgardia's Constitution.

b) I will use my political, business and broadcasting experience for Asgardia's service.

c) I'll dedicate my knowledge and experience of space policy to benefit Asgardia.

d) I'll help Asgardia's Parliament build inspirational, stable leadership.

My dream is to help our species be the very best we can be - as citizens of a wonderful planet in a remarkable cosmos. I aspire to help Asgardia fulfil its ambition of inhabiting space and reaching for the stars - in peace. If you share this vision, I hope you will give me your vote. I'm a realist. I know what I can do. I hope you'll give me the opportunity dedicate my time and energy to serving Asgardia - our space nation united in our dream for one humanity.