A Russian computer is the leader of humankind's first ever in space. The Russian, a , set up the space nation of Asgardia at a in Austria. In his inauguration address, he stated that: "This will certainly be recorded in...history as one of the greatest for humankind. We have established all of government. I can therefore declare with that Asgardia - the first space nation of the united humankind - has been born." He said it was a "humanitarian " that would see the colonization of space and human on the Moon.
Asgardia is named after Asgard - a city in ancient Scandinavian . Around 200,000 people have signed up to be Asgardian . Within the next 10 years, it should have a of 150 million, making it the ninth most country. Would-be Asgard citizens will have to pass an IQ test to prove their , and pay an annual of 100 euros. Asgardia has a long-term to launch life-sustaining, high-tech arks in where Asgardian citizens can live, grow food and be financially .
