Michael Interbartolo
Houston, Texas, United States
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As a Moonshot Navigator, always on the lookout for the radical ideas and potential…
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55 years ago we walked on the Moon, we are getting close to returning, but Mars still seems like a mirage over the horizon
55 years ago we walked on the Moon, we are getting close to returning, but Mars still seems like a mirage over the horizon
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45th anniversary of Star Wars and reflecting on 25 years of NASA Service
45th anniversary of Star Wars and reflecting on 25 years of NASA Service
By Michael Interbartolo
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someday we will get something like the Epstein Drive to explore the Expanse but this is a good breakdown on the nuclear options to help speed up the…
someday we will get something like the Epstein Drive to explore the Expanse but this is a good breakdown on the nuclear options to help speed up the…
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And just like that paternity leave flew by in the blink of an eye and little Zoe is now 4 months old as of today 😍. I am so incredibly grateful to…
And just like that paternity leave flew by in the blink of an eye and little Zoe is now 4 months old as of today 😍. I am so incredibly grateful to…
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Visited Paragon Space Development Corporation in Tucson with Northrup Grumman to recognize several employees developing life-support system…
Visited Paragon Space Development Corporation in Tucson with Northrup Grumman to recognize several employees developing life-support system…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
First Robotics Hyde Elementary
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Science and Technology
after school robotics team of 4th and 5th grade students. Helping them design, build, test and train for the yearly VEX IQ Challenge
Publications
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TO ASK WHY NOT? WITH MICHAEL INTERBARTOLO '91
St. John's Prep Alumni Magazine
an interview I did with my high school alumni magazine.
Michael Interbartolo '91 has spent a lifetime pursuing the answer to one question: Why not? -
lunar lab initiative
IEEE aero conference 2022
Analogous to terrestrial Antarctic basecamps at our
south pole, space exploration outposts will be a combination of
habitation and science-focused assets. The Artemis Exploration
Roadmap endeavors to establish a sustained human presence on
the lunar South Pole starting in 2028. Within the planned
Artemis Base Camp, most efforts to date have focused on the
habitation assets or a mixture of science and habitation assets.
With the recent advent of commercial lunar…Analogous to terrestrial Antarctic basecamps at our
south pole, space exploration outposts will be a combination of
habitation and science-focused assets. The Artemis Exploration
Roadmap endeavors to establish a sustained human presence on
the lunar South Pole starting in 2028. Within the planned
Artemis Base Camp, most efforts to date have focused on the
habitation assets or a mixture of science and habitation assets.
With the recent advent of commercial lunar landing
capabilities, the trade space can be further expanded to include
dedicated science-focused assets that ensure adequate science
capability. To that end, the Forge, an innovation team created
at the Johnson Space Center (JSC), explored alternative ways to
increase the science capabilities within the basecamp. The Forge
is designed to produce innovative solutions in a short timeframe
while using structured brainstorming and facilitation to drive
these results.
As a pilot study for the Forge, a multi-disciplinary team
investigated a lunar lab module to augment the lunar surface
plans for Artemis. This formulation study evaluated the
scientific and operational considerations for this dedicated crew
space that would increase the capabilities of lunar surface
science operations. The trade space evaluated lander delivery
options, module structural designs, science instrument
outfitting, and lab operations to maximize lunar science
objectives. The lab operations options explored a stand-alone
facility, as well as a facility integrated into a larger lunar surface
complex, while evaluating crew usage and habitability
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Space Explorers: Life in Orbit- filming VR in microgravity
Siggraph 2019
In December 2018, TIME and Felix & Paul Studios launched virtual reality cameras—built to operate in microgravity—to the International Space Station. Since then, filming has documented astronauts from several countries in their daring missions more than 250 miles above Earth, capturing life in space as viewers have never truly seen before, and culminating in the first-ever spacewalk in cinematic virtual reality.
Join Felix & Paul Studios, along with collaborators from NASA and the ISS…In December 2018, TIME and Felix & Paul Studios launched virtual reality cameras—built to operate in microgravity—to the International Space Station. Since then, filming has documented astronauts from several countries in their daring missions more than 250 miles above Earth, capturing life in space as viewers have never truly seen before, and culminating in the first-ever spacewalk in cinematic virtual reality.
Join Felix & Paul Studios, along with collaborators from NASA and the ISS National Lab, as they share insights from one of the most ambitious VR projects ever undertaken. In this production session, we will discuss the background of how this partnership came to be, before diving into the technical challenges of capturing cinematic virtual reality on the ISS. How do you direct a scene in such a tight and constrained place, especially while down on Earth? How can you transfer terabytes of data from the cameras to Mission Control? And finally, what does it take to build and operate cameras that can capture a spacewalk?
The team will explore the variety of challenges inherent in such a groundbreaking project, from building a camera that can capture an EVA (extra-vehicular activity) in the extreme environment of space, to tracking and crafting months of astronaut footage into a cohesive episodic narrative. Finally, the team will share never-before-seen early footage from the project.Other authorsSee publication -
NASA expert explains what the Gravity trailer gets wrong
Blastr.com
I usually try not to nitpick space movies, because they are entertainment, not documentaries, but when folks start heaping praise on a movie as the best space movie or most realistic, I feel the need to chime in.
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Prototype Development of an Integrated Mars Atmosphere and Soil Processing System
Earth and Space 2012 Conference
NASA multicenter effort to design and build an integrated system for processing representative Martian Atmosphere and Soil.
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Courses
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Air breathing Propulsion
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Control systems
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Intro to Aero
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Space Based Propulsion
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Space Policy
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Spacecraft Design - Senior Project
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Structures I & II
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Projects
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ISS Experience
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In December 2018, TIME and Felix & Paul Studios launched virtual reality cameras—built to operate in zero-gravity—to the International Space Station.
Over the next year, astronauts from several countries aboard the station will film their daring missions more than 250 miles above the Earth to capture life in space in cinematic virtual reality as viewers have never truly seen before.
The ISS Experience will take an historic next step, providing unprecedented access to a…In December 2018, TIME and Felix & Paul Studios launched virtual reality cameras—built to operate in zero-gravity—to the International Space Station.
Over the next year, astronauts from several countries aboard the station will film their daring missions more than 250 miles above the Earth to capture life in space in cinematic virtual reality as viewers have never truly seen before.
The ISS Experience will take an historic next step, providing unprecedented access to a participatory experience—one that will culminate with the first-ever filming of a spacewalk in cinematic virtual reality.Other creatorsSee project -
Space Explorers
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Helped oversee the logistics and shooting the cinematic VR series at JSC, Ellington and WSMR. For WSMR shoot coordinated the film agreement, negotiations with the missile range, and logistics for the NASA equipment and personnel to support the film shoot.
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Honors & Awards
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Superior Achievement Award
NASA
For excelling at Engineering Integration Lead for EHP Pressurized Rover
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APEX Award
EX
For outstanding work finding innovative new ways to help EX Division and going the extra mile to make those new things happen.
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Superior Accomplishment Award
NASA - JSC
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…
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.
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EX Certificate of Villainy
EX2
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.
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Elite Team Award
ER/Software Robotics and Simulation Division
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.
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Team Excellence Award for CIIS Vol 1
EA5/Project Management and Integration Office
In recognition of the successful initiation, planning and execution of the inaugural Cross Industry Innovation Summit hosted by JSC in September 2016
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NASA Silver Achievement Medal
NASA
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…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. -
Exemplary Achievement Award
Project Management & Integration Office
For working to arrange and conduct afternoon tours of the Directorate Facilities for the Engineering Directorate Orientation Training (EDOT) Class V
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Exemplary Achievement Award
EA5/ Project Management and Integration Office
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.
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Exemplary Achievement Award
Project Management & Integration Office
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.
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JSC Center Director Commendation Award
Ellen Ochoa
For leadership in external business development partnerships for the Engineering Directorate enabling the advancement of technologies for human space flight.
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Foundations of Mission Operations Award #001
Flight Director Office
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
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NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal
NASA
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…
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.
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