Michael Interbartolo

For excelling at Engineering Integration Lead for EHP Pressurized Rover

For outstanding work finding innovative new ways to help EX Division and going the extra mile to make those new things happen.

First in the area of helping CHAPEA with NonVR EVA procedure development. Tuna came up with ideas to recruit volunteer interns to become testers that could help wring out the procedures. Through unique motivational methods Tuna was able to get all the procedure development and testing done in time for the PreMission Test despite working part time on the project. In addition, Tuna had a visiono on EX should show in Building 16 the evolution and future of space exploration through wall art and… Show more

First in the area of helping CHAPEA with NonVR EVA procedure development. Tuna came up with ideas to recruit volunteer interns to become testers that could help wring out the procedures. Through unique motivational methods Tuna was able to get all the procedure development and testing done in time for the PreMission Test despite working part time on the project. In addition, Tuna had a visiono on EX should show in Building 16 the evolution and future of space exploration through wall art and brought that vision to life through custom prints and unique mounting. The end product has been impressive and praised by many. Tuna continues to be one of EX's most innovative employees and should be rewarded for that hard work. Show less

For Excellence in Badassery leading the Lunar Loo Challenge for Boots on the Moon 2024. Collaborating with HeroX, PAO, JSC, HLS, dealing with all the $hit and working to get the crap done.

For Tenacity in executing a very challenging field test/VR Photo shoot at White Sands Missile Range for Felix and Paul Studios Space Explorers Cinematic VR series.

In recognition of the successful initiation, planning and execution of the inaugural Cross Industry Innovation Summit hosted by JSC in September 2016

One of JSC’s strategic goals is to “Expand Relevance to Life on Earth”, and two of the strategies outlined in the strategic plan to achieve this are to “Inform, educate and engage all generations to advance human space exploration”, and to “Strategically communicate JSC’s relevance in terms meaningful to our stakeholders”. Michael Interbartolo has demonstrated his commitment over this past year to both of these.

Michael serves as a business development manager in the Engineering… Show more

One of JSC’s strategic goals is to “Expand Relevance to Life on Earth”, and two of the strategies outlined in the strategic plan to achieve this are to “Inform, educate and engage all generations to advance human space exploration”, and to “Strategically communicate JSC’s relevance in terms meaningful to our stakeholders”. Michael Interbartolo has demonstrated his commitment over this past year to both of these.

Michael serves as a business development manager in the Engineering Directorate, looking for and developing opportunities for commercial partnerships in order to advance Engineering’s technical domains. Michael’s talent extends beyond his technical background and business acumen – he is also an excellent communicator and advocate for NASA’s mission and vision. His enthusiasm and outgoing personality allow him to easily connect with the public and bring the highly technical discussions of the advancements and challenges of space exploration to a level the general lay-person can understand.

Michael began with a strong vision for Engineering outreach via the public forums of Comicpalooza and Space City Comic Con, new venues that JSC has not previously pursued for outreach to the public, but each enabling outreach to a previously overlooked audience. Michael coordinated involvement within EA as well as the JSC External Relations Office in order to expand participation at the Center level for these events, thus increasing the outreach potential. For Comicpalooza, he coordinated twenty Science Faction Panel Topics which were technical sessions given by EA and other JSC employees to the attendees, and based on feedback, were highly enjoyed by the audience members. Recently, he presented at the Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit. In addition to his technology savvy, Michael brings and reflects a passion and enthusiasm for the Space Program. Show less

For working to arrange and conduct afternoon tours of the Directorate Facilities for the Engineering Directorate Orientation Training (EDOT) Class V

In recognition of your irrepressible vision of the Engineering outreach via public forums of Comicpalooza and Space City Comic Con, new venues that JSC has not rigorously or previously pursued for outreach to the public. And in recognition of your successful persuasion of the JSC External Outreach Relations Office to expand participation at the Center level for these events, thus increasing the outreach potential.

In Recognition of irrepressible vision for Engineering outreach via the public forums of Comicpalooza and Space City Comic Con, new venues that JSC has not rigorously or previously pursued for outreach to the public and in recognition of successful persuasion of the JSC External Relations Office to expand participation at the Center Level for these events thus increasing the outreach potential.

For leadership in external business development partnerships for the Engineering Directorate enabling the advancement of technologies for human space flight.

Dedicated support of Mission Operations for the Shuttle and ISS Assembly as both a GNC Flight Controller for 13 missions and as the Space Transportation Vehicle Division Technical Assistant and MCC Liaison for 14 flights made you a role model for MOD and contributed significantly to the Manned Spaceflight Program

Mr. Interbartolo served as the Systems Division’s Technical Assistant for Shuttle Operations from February 2006 to August 2007. In this position, he represented both the division and the Mission Operations Directorate to the Orbiter Project Office . Specifically, Mr. Interbartolo represented MOD at the Orbiter Configuration Control Board, Orbiter Review Board , and OPO Technical Tag Ups. He was responsible for coordinating and integrating all vehicle operations and anomalies across the… Show more

Mr. Interbartolo served as the Systems Division’s Technical Assistant for Shuttle Operations from February 2006 to August 2007. In this position, he represented both the division and the Mission Operations Directorate to the Orbiter Project Office . Specifically, Mr. Interbartolo represented MOD at the Orbiter Configuration Control Board, Orbiter Review Board , and OPO Technical Tag Ups. He was responsible for coordinating and integrating all vehicle operations and anomalies across the disciplines within MOD. Within the Systems Division, he coordinated and approved all Shuttle Crew Procedures, Flight Rules, Launch Commit Criteria, and Minimum Equipment List inputs and changes.

Mr. Interbartolo served as the lead for development of the Systems Division Certification of Flight Readiness for each mission. This is the single most important document held within the division. He represented the division by presenting the CoFR at the MOD Flight Readiness Review. Closely related to his CoFR work was his authoring of the flight-specific Systems Division Data Packs. This compilation of flight and vehicle readiness is used by elements across NASA. He was responsible for management of the Space Shuttle Systems Handbook which contains technical drawings of orbiter systems.

Mr. Interbartolo shared his considerable engineering and operations experience in support of various Constellation activities. He co-led an MOD Tiger Team to redesign future Constellation flight control and training concepts.

Mr. Interbartolo has excellent technical knowledge and understanding of issues that span the entire Mission Operations Directorate. He brings new ideas on his own initiative to improve division processes and plans and is clearly one of the best Technical Assistants that the division has ever seen. His level of expertise is outstanding and the quality and quantity of his work significantly and positively impacted the mission and goals of the organization. Show less