Russian billionaire declares himself leader of 'space nation' Asgardia
The self-funded event was held at the opulent Hofburg palace in Vienna and included a choral performance of the nation's anthem, an official oath, and a video message from Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemiev on the International Space Station. So what is Asgardia, who is the man behind it, and why are thousands of people signing up to be part of it? Here's what you need to know.
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