Asgardia

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/asgardia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Asgardia?Establish a permanent settlement on the Moon by 2043
2. What is the nation concept?Virtual nation with declared territory in outer space
3. What is the founding proposal date?October 12, 2016
4. When did Asgardia start?A plan for Asgardia was made on October 12, 2016. Its constitution was adopted in June 2017 and became law in September 2017.
5. Where is Asgardia's main office?The main office of Asgardia is in Vienna, Austria, even though its land is in space.

Virtual Nation: A political entity that primarily exists and operates through digital platforms, often lacking traditional territorial control.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, encompassing the power to govern and make laws without external interference.
Outer Space Treaty: An international treaty prohibiting national appropriation of outer space and establishing principles for its exploration and use.
Extraterrestrial Habitation: The establishment of human settlements or permanent presence on celestial bodies other than Earth.