January 2020
A year of consolidation and expansion
...the original foundation stone of the Öpik Conference Centre. It’s a fine construction but it is just a building. In a similar way Dr Ashurbeyli has laid the foundation stone for the entire space nation of Asgardia. It’s still under construction, with...
January 2021
Developing the economy of a space nation
.... Eventually, we amended the Physical Sitting to become a Digital Sitting - the only responsible option. Head of Nation Dr Igor Ashurbeyli (pictured centre) held a series of meetings this summer in Corfu, Greece, with (from left): Chief Legal Advisor...
08 January 2021
Asgardia’s project for new module to expand ISS
... for Ideas entitled, ‘Space Exploration as a Driver for Growth and Competitiveness: Opportunities for the Private Sector’. Dr Ashurbeyli describes the node module as being “very much in line with the goals of ESA’s space exploration strategy...
05 October 2023
Space nation reveals ambition of global recognition
...build a new isolation laboratory on Earth, designed to simulate flight conditions for the next generation of human spacecraft. Dr Ashurbeyli added: “In a few days, on 12 October 2023, Asgardia will celebrate seven years since its founding. The second...
16 August 2024
Space Nation issues Declaration of Independence
.... “I believe that Asgardia should become one of the top 12 states on planet Earth based on demographics,” said Dr Ashurbeyli. “With such a large population and without the need to spend resources on ‘specifically earthly’ areas of burning money...
April 2024
ROOM at the 74th International Astronautical Congress
...at IAC 2023 during a visit from Head of Nation Dr Igor Ashurbeyli. President Aliyev was an honoured guest at the IAC’s opening ceremony,...many things it will depend on sufficient funding – but Ashurbeyli could still have the last laugh. For all its ...
