Tracy Drain

Tracy Drain is a prominent Systems Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, with extensive experience in the space exploration sector.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

With over two decades of dedicated service at the lab, Tracy has played pivotal roles in the development, testing, and operation of five significant missions.

Her contributions include serving as the Transition Phase Lead and Lead Systems Engineer for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mission Readiness Lead for Kepler, Deputy Chief Engineer for Juno, and Deputy Project Systems Engineer for Psyche.

Currently, Tracy excels as the Lead Flight Systems Engineer for the upcoming Europa Clipper mission, focused on exploring Jupiter's intriguing icy moon.

Passionate about space exploration and STEM fields, Tracy actively engages with students and diverse audiences, sharing her enthusiasm through talks and participation in various educational initiatives.

She is deeply involved in the National Academy of Sciences' Science & Entertainment Exchange planning committee and contributes to the ASU Interplanetary Initiative as an Advisory Board member.