Anyone can join Asgardia, the proposed “space nation” — to help protect and transcend Earth
A space nation, independent of countries on Earth, could be founded after a team of engineers, scientists and legal experts put forward proposals for an extra-terrestrial state. The project, which is led by Russian scientist Dr Igor Ashurbeyli, Chairman of UNESCOs Science of Space committee, aims to create an area in space which is beyond the control of individual nations.
See complete article by Sarah Knapton in The Telegraph: Scientists propose space nation named ‘Asgardia’ and cosmic shield to protect Earth from asteroids
Key observations and takeaways:
>> There are serious scientists behind it, and they have valid reasons for establishing sovereignty beyond the parochial and often contentious Earth-bound states.
>> It has UNESCO connections and is a candidate for UN membership.
>> An early project is a protective shield to keep Earth safe from asteroids and space debris. To that end, the first Asgardia satellite is scheduled for launch in 2017.
>> Other projects will address the three phases of the initiative: providing broader access to space; promoting peace in outer space; and addressing cosmic hazards and planetary defense.
>> In the long term, if Asgardia endures, there’s no telling how it might evolve — especially in light of the current focus on privatizing space, colonizing Mars, manufacturing in orbit, and mining asteroids.
>> You can visit the Asgardia website here: http://asgardia.space
>> If you join, there’s little downside other than email notices and invitations to participate. For example, the public is being asked to help design the nation’s flag.
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Thinking globally and beyond Earth is part of the shift from “the world” as we have known it to a potential “superworld” in which we protect our planet as never before, and start acting like a space-faring people. This supertrend is one of six key supertrends toward an unprecedented future. See overview: Future Alerts: TOP TRENDS / early access.
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