Danish delegation to meet with US space sector

A delegation from Innovation Center Denmark and the Danish Consulate is visiting the US to meet with representatives of the US space industry ahead of Danish ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen’s mission to the International Space Station – he is expected to fly as the first non-American pilot of the Crew Dragon spacecraft.

The group will include representatives from companies, research institutions, universities and government bodies connected to the Danish space and technology sector.

As part of this delegation, Sheila Christiansen from the SHEILEX Corporation, will be attending meetings with various stakeholders in the US space sector including SpaceX, Boeing and NASA to foster new relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration between the US and Denmark. The itinerary includes visiting the SpaceX facilities at Boca Chica. She will be accompanied on the trip by SHEILEX co-founders Alexandru Csete and Nathan Browne.

new venture

An experienced team

Sheila Christiansen

Sheila is the visionary behind SpaceTech denMACH and SHEILEX, working at the intersection of IoT and satellite communications.

A life-long space enthusiast, she is passionate about space exploration, making technology accessible
and using IoT to benefit people, communities and the planet. She is a highly pro-active proponent of the space industry developing its relationship with the wider community across government, commerce
and education.

Alexandru Csete

Alex is a highly experienced and innovative Space Systems Engineer with an outstanding track record of working in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Widely respected by his peers, he is highly skilled in systems and software engineering, satellite communications, software defined radios, and embedded systems. Amongst his significant contributions to the industry, he developed Gpredict satellite tracking software used by NASA.

SHEILEX Corporation is a new IoT services organization registered in the US with international operations. It was formed by a group of innovative and entrepreneurial engineers with a rich pedigree in space technology and communications software.

SHEILEX will operate through its specialized business units, providing a seamless, end-to-end ‘full stack’ solution – from business advisory services, IoT consultancy, integrated satellite and 5G communication systems, and data management to deliver a one-stop solution for end-users.

SHEILEX’s vision is an IoT for all. By bringing together satellite communication systems, software, data analytics and business insight we will enable organizations, communities and people to participate in a future-connected world.

We look forward to engaging with key players and stakeholders from the US space industry to forge collaboration and cooperation during this exciting era of space exploration.