Nearly 19,000 people have also become Asgardian Residents – a prerequisite to becoming a full-blown citizen.
According to Asgardia’s head of communication Lena De Winne, the operation is fully funded by Mr Ashurbeyli, who among other things, founded the Aerospace International Research Center in Vienna.
But Asgardian residency comes with an annual “Citizenship Fee” of £86.37 (€100).
The cost, Asgardia claims, helps members of the space nation participate in a “cutting-edge community” actively taking part in the next step of human history.
