Ever wondered what it takes to become a flight systems engineer? In this video, Tracy Drain shares her journey from childhood fascination with space to working on groundbreaking missions like the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Kepler, and now on the exciting new Europe Clipper!
Tracy talks about the importance of mentors and encourages young people to pursue their dreams in STEM. She also highlights the diverse range of skills and backgrounds needed to work in the space industry.
I Was Born is a collaboration between LabX and The Science and Entertainment Exchange highlighting the lives of all different kinds of scientists.
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