Explorer Classroom
Engineering Adventures In Space
Grade / Age
Duration
Launch into the world of space engineering with systems engineer Tracy Drain.
Credit: Harrison Schmitt / Apollo 17
Event Recording
About This Event
Explorer Tracy Drain is a systems engineer with a career steeped in deep space exploration. Discover the coolest cosmic mysteries and step inside the mind of an engineer: What intricate challenges must be solved to build a craft we send into space? And most importantly, what lessons has she learned about humanity from building these incredible space crafts?
Resources
Article: Europa’s Crust Conceals a Most Earthlike Feature
Article: NASA for Kids: Intro to Engineering
Educator resource: Explorer Mindset in Action Guide
Educator resource: Eyes on the Solar System
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Featured Explorer
National Geographic Explorers are an international community of changemakers, who use the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world, while inspiring the next generation to do the same.
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