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<\/a><\/figure>Eighteen years later, Alpert is the cross-program integration deputy for NASA\u2019s human landing system (HLS) \u2013 the mode of transportation that will take astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis campaign. In his role, Alpert is responsible for coordinating with other Artemis programs, like the Orion Program, on issue resolution, joint agreements, data exchanges, hardware integration, and reviews. He also co-leads the Exploration Atmospheres Issue Resolution Team, assessing risks to and impacts on space vehicle atmosphere, spacesuit pressure, and operational timelines for Artemis missions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Alpert has enjoyed the opportunity to participate in several proposal reviews for Artemis program contracts as well. \u201cNASA\u2019s model of embracing public-private partnerships to achieve its strategic goals and objectives is exciting and will continue to expand opportunities in space,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He applies lessons learned and skills gained from his previous roles as a spacewalk crew instructor, flight controller, and systems engineer to his current work on HLS. \u201cI hope to pass on to the next generation that skills and lessons you learn as a student or a young employee can and will help you in your future work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Alpert\u2019s prior NASA roles involved memorable experiences like working to address spacesuit and vehicle failures that occurred during a spacewalk on International Space Station Expedition 32. He was serving as the lead spacewalk systems flight controller in the Mission Control Center at the time and played a key role in getting NASA astronaut Suni Williams and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Aki Hoshide safely back aboard the space station. Since Williams and Hoshide did not complete the spacewalk\u2019s primary objective \u2013 replacing a Main Bus Switching Unit \u2013 a backup spacewalk was scheduled several days later. Alpert was on console for that spacewalk, too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOne important lesson that I have learned through my career to date is how exceptionally talented, passionate, and hard-working everyone is here at NASA,\u201d he said. \u201cWhenever work gets stressful or problems get hard, there are teams of people that have your back, are willing to problem-solve with you, and can bring another perspective to finding a solution that you may not have considered.\u201d He added that his colleagues are the best part of his job. \u201cAs much as I love what we do at NASA, what really gets me excited to come to work is all the outstanding people I get to work with every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n