Drew Feustel is an American astronaut and geophysicist born on October 2, 1965, in South Bend, Indiana. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Queen's University. Feustel joined NASA in 2000 and has participated in multiple space missions, including STS-125, the final servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope. Throughout his career, Feustel has spent over 200 days in space, contributing to scientific research and technology development aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He has also conducted spacewalks to perform maintenance and upgrades on the ISS, showcasing his expertise in both engineering and science.