September 2017
Space nation set to mark its presence in orbit
...and others in the community. Dr Igor Ashurbeyli addresses the press conference in Hong Kong which was...the first space nation’s satellite to orbit in near record time.” Dr Ashurbeyli pictured with Ram Jakhu (left) and Jeffery Manber. After launch on...
January 2020
A year of consolidation and expansion
... on the agenda was debate about igniting the economy of the nation. Our founder and Head of Nation, Dr Igor Ashurbeyli, has repeatedly emphasised the absolutely central importance of operating a viable economic model for the nation. No country...
April 2024
ROOM at the 74th International Astronautical Congress
... be described as ‘emergent’. The busy Asgardia and ROOM booth 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, where he gave a well-crafted political speech...
January 2021
Developing the economy of a space nation
... current imperative is basic economics - to kick-start large scale economic activity. Our founder and Head of Nation Dr Igor Ashurbeyli has been immensely generous in supporting Asgardia’s activities. His investment has made the nation happen - and...
October 2017
Asgardia celebrates its first birthday
...vehicle performs an additional research programme after completing its resupply mission to the International Space Station. Dr Igor Ashurbeyli. The nation’s first satellite is a beacon for the future. As the precursor to permanent settlement, it will...
20 October 2016
Asgardia: The New Space Nation
...-to-day living is largely non-existent with regards to space. That was so until on 12 Oct 2016, Russian Scientist Igor Ashurbeyli, project team leader and founder of Asgardia announced the birth of a new space nation Asgardia in outer space...
