Tour Overview
Discover the marvels of our cosmic backyard through the eyes of the robotic spacecraft sent out to explore it. Aerospace engineer and National Geographic Explorer Tracy Drain works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop, test and operate the complex machines that uncover some of the countless mysteries within (and way beyond) our solar system. Among her projects: rovers on Mars, a mission to Jupiter and a hunt for exoplanets that reshaped our entire understanding of the galaxy. Drain is a 2024 National Geographic Society Wayfinder Award recipient, and she is currently the lead flight systems engineer on the Europa Clipper mission, which should arrive at Jupiter in 2030.
Go behind the scenes on spacecraft builds with aerospace engineer Tracy Drain to answer some of the most intriguing questions about our universe.
Enjoy lunch at Cooper’s Hawk.
Experience Highlights
- National Geographic Live: Cosmic Adventures with NASA aerospace engineer Tracy Drain
- Behind-the-scenes stories of robotic spacecraft, Mars rovers, and missions to Jupiter and beyond
- 3:00 PM show
- Full-service lunch at Cooper’s Hawk
- Motorcoach transportation with three convenient pickup locations
What's Included
- National Geographic Live: Cosmic Adventures show with Tracy Drain
- Full-service lunch at Cooper’s Hawk
- Motorcoach transportation
Not Included
- Gratuities for your motorcoach driver and tour manager
Dining & Menu
Full-Service Lunch at Cooper’s Hawk — Included First Course Mixed Green Salad with cucumber, carrot, tomato, croutons, and Italian vinaigrette. Entrée Choices • Parmesan Crusted Chicken — tomato basil relish, lemon butter, potatoes, and garlic green beans. • Soy Ginger Atlantic Salmon — wasabi-buttered mashed potatoes and Asian slaw. Dessert Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée.
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Departure Info
Novi Civic Center Canton Summit on the Park Dearborn HF Centennial Library Tour time: 9:30 AM–7:00 PM. Show time: 3:00 PM. We will contact you one week prior to departure to confirm final tour details and times.
Tour Notes
Times are approximate. Itineraries and times are subject to change.
Registration Ends:
March 2, 2027
Pricing & Payment
$189 per person. Save $10 per person when your full $25 deposit is received by January 29, 2027. Discount applied to final payment.
Early Booking Discount
$10 off per person when your full $25 deposit is received by January 29, 2027. Discount applied to final payment.
Payment Schedule
Deposit: $25 due with registration (non-refundable/non-transferable). Early booking discount: $10 per person when the full deposit is received by January 29, 2027; discount applied to final payment. Final payment: due March 2, 2027. Cancellations on March 3, 2027 or after: no refund. You may get a substitute at any time without penalty.
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