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Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)

Self-declared space nation and research project

Internationaler Unabhängiger Forschungsverein zur Ausübung und Förderung der Natur- Sozial, Geistes- und technischen Wissenschaften in der Luft- und Raumfahrt, Asgardia Terra Ark. in Deutsch: IUFV. Asgardia Terra Ark. in Englisch: International Non-Govermental Research Organisation on Space - Asgardia Terra Ark

Wien Reg: ZVR-880019736 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)

Asgardia, also called the Space Kingdom of Asgardia, is a self-declared space nation and research project that aims to establish a human presence in outer space and protect Earth from cosmic threats. Announced in 2016 and registered in Vienna, where its head of nation was inaugurated, it organises citizens, has launched a small satellite and promotes space-related science, education and policy. It is widely described as a micronation and its sovereignty is not recognised by other states.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To build a new home for humanity in space and protect Earth from cosmic hazards.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any science & technology charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical science & technology charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email (present for 41% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is ZVR-880019736. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)'s official registration number is ZVR-880019736, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Austria is 62/100.

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Asgardia, also called the Space Kingdom of Asgardia, is a self-declared space nation and research project that aims to establish a human presence in outer space and protect Earth from cosmic threats. Announced in 2016 and registered in Vienna, where its head of nation was inaugurated, it organises citizens, has launched a small satellite and promotes space-related science, education and policy. It is widely described as a micronation and its sovereignty is not recognised by other states. Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2016.

Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SO
Sotirios M•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology this charity 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)

What is Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)?
Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) is a science & technology association based in Wien, Austria. Asgardia, also called the Space Kingdom of Asgardia, is a self-declared space nation and research project that aims to establish a human presence in outer space and protect Earth from cosmic threats. Announced in 2016 and registered in Vienna, where its head of nation was inaugurated, it organises citizens, has launched a small satellite and promotes space-related science, education and policy. It is widely described as a micronation and its sovereignty is not recognised by other states.
When was Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) founded?
Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) was founded in 2016.
Who leads Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)?
Sotirios Mouzakitis serves as President.
Where is Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) trustworthy?
Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)'s registration number?
Registration: ZVR-880019736 (Austria).
What is Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark)'s website?
https://asgardia.space/
Are donations to Asgardia (Asgardia Terra Ark) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.