Drew Feustel is a distinguished professional astronaut with over two decades of exemplary service in the human spaceflight industry. A veteran of three space missions, he is best known for his work repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. Feustel’s career reached its peak in 2018 when he served as Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), later being promoted to Deputy Chief of the NASA Astronaut Office in 2020 and Acting Chief Astronaut in 2022.
Feustel’s path to space began with a strong foundation in science and engineering. His early career included being a Geophysicist for the Engineering Seismology Group and being an Exploration Geophysicist for Exxon Mobil Exploration Company, skills that translated seamlessly into the complex environment of space operations. His blend of academic rigour and practical experience positioned him as an ideal candidate for NASA’s astronaut program, where he quickly rose through the ranks.
Feustel’s career is marked by numerous achievements beyond his space missions. His leadership aboard the ISS helped advance both space science and operational protocols. Drew has completed nine spacewalks, including one where he serviced the Hubble Space Telescope. These contributions reflect not only his technical prowess but also his ability to inspire and connect people with the wonder of space exploration, which makes him an excellent keynote speaker.
As a speaker, Drew Feustel brings a grounded yet inspiring presence to the stage. His focus lies in applying the lessons learned from spaceflight to Earth-bound challenges, through inspiring keynote speeches. Whether consulting for private companies or mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers, Feustel remains committed to innovation and safety in high-risk environments. Feustel speaks from a place of lived experience, offering audiences a rare window into life in space and the critical importance of collaboration in achieving extraordinary goals.
Drew Feustel's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Leadership
- Followership
- Team Building
- Risk Assessment
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"An emotional and astonishing speech."
"An Inspirational speech, not only about a profession, but especially about responsibilities on which the work and research of an enormous number of people depend and on which the future of our discoveries also depends."
"It was "the speech". He showed us pictures and a video. But actually it was a speech about life, attitude."
- 2022 - Named Acting Chief Astronaut
- 2020 - Named Deputy Chief of the NASA Astronaut Office
- 2018 - Named Commander of the International Space Station (ISS)
- Completed 9 Space Walks
- The last person to service the Hubble Telescope before its return to orbit
How to hire Drew Feustel
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Drew Feustel for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do NOT accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
