Alex did really well. Seeing them gradually realize they had to build a satellite was kinda difficult to watch (given what I'd heard here about how long it'd take) but it might be fine if they're lucky? Or are they already screwed over for the panicking countries?
And regarding playstyle- for the first mission, am I correct in thinking he should have just taken the shot sometimes instead of overwatching? I appreciated the largely careful play (particularly with regard to activating new enemies), and it paid off, but that felt a little too cautious at times.
In any case, hopefully Dan also spent some time practicing because otherwise we might be doomed by the time it gets to Alex again, hmm.