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NEWS
Happy
Declaration Days! July 1st-4th. Click picture below for full story.
| Fireworks in celebration of Declaration! |
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June 8th - 2009 Grand Prince Christopher
and Princess Erin have created a new nature preserve within the borders of Vikesland by Royal proclamation. Click the picture
to read more.
| Bubbling brook within the Royal nature preserve. |
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June 7th - 2009 On Sunday June 7th, Vikesland seen many folks
crossing its border for a fun filled day of BBQ, fellowship and activities. Click the picture below to read more.
June 4th 2009 - The national signage initiative
has been started by royal proclamation. Signs are being constructed and put in place around Vikesland to hi-light the various
places of interest within the nation.The first sign put in place was the large border gate sign that greets
everyone entering Vikesland by the main entrance. This sign is lit at night by solar rechargeable spotlights and has garnered
positive comments by citizens and visitors alike.
| Sign at the border gate. |
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| The initial phase of the national signage initiative |
| The Border crossing sign. |
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April 1st - 2009 - Vikeslandic Winterfest has come and gone with celebrations that coincide with the Winter fair in
Brandon, Canada. The Grand Prince had the opportunity to speak with politicians of all walks from the federal level all the
way to the municipal level.
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| A picture of our Flag out on the edge of space aboard the AWAY 35 mission. |
On August 16th, 2008 Micronational history was made
when the launch of the AWAY 35 mission by JP AEROSPACE carried the Vikeslandic national flag to the edge of space.
This is Historical, as far as is known no other micronation
has accomplished this feat to date.
The AWAY mission was launched from the desert floor
by Black Rock Nevada. The launch vehicle is carried to the edge of the stratosphere by large balloons. The vehicle itself
carries video cameras as well as still cameras and has various scientific instruments that collect data during the mission.
As well small instruments known as PONGSATS are aboard and carry out a wide variety of functions when kissing the vacuum of
space.
The Vikeslandic Department of Aeronautics and Space
helped sponsor the AWAY 35 mission and in turn had the flag taken up to the final frontier.
Prince Christopher I of Vikesland said, "Let the
Micronational space race begin! I invite all other small nations to do the same or go beyond this historical accomplishment."
JP Aerospace is dubbed as "Americas other space program"
and is indeed a great partner for those who are interested in becoming involved or sponsoring an AWAY mission. The whole mission
was documented on video and our national flag is clearly seen on the craft as it is prepared for launch on the desert floor.
Please visit the JP Aerospace website to learn more
about their space program.
www.jpaerospace.com
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