UNF alumnus to join Antarctic exploration group along with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, past NASA rocketeers

.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A 26-year-old Jacksonville native as well as University of North Florida graduate will be joining Star Expedition image William Shatner, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Beauty rocketeer Charlie Duke, and also past NASA rocketeer Scott Kelly to record a trip to Antarctica aiming to highlight the “essential relationship in between Planet’s oceans and also the universes.” RELATED: Just how carry out NOAA gpses accumulate records to notice the ocean?Lee Giat, a Jacksonville-based producer who is actually “making a name for himself in the fields of aerospace as well as science media,” was actually inquired to document the “Voyage of Legends” exploration to Antarctica, depending on to Future of Room, which managed the travel. “It is an absolute benefit and a substantial obligation,” claimed Giat. “The Antarctic yard delivers no shortage of impressive footage, but this is actually the first time we are actually observing plenty of aerospace legends embarking on something new all together.

That is a definitely unique opportunity, but an extensive endeavor at the same time.” In a news release, Future of Area says Giat recently premiered his directorial debut at the Kennedy Room Facility, and in 2023, the filmmaker accomplished a 48-hour solo trip throughout the Caribbean and also South America to “provide academic information to underserved areas.” He additionally established the media firm Traveling Ostrich Media. The exploration, which will leave on Dec. 19, is actually wanted to “foster conversation on exploration, environmental stewardship, as well as global problems.” The mission intends to “highlight the hookup between Planet’s seas as well as the cosmos, with interacted conversations, expeditions, and also celebrations designed to encourage a deeper understanding of Antarctic and also room study.” Other participants participating in the purpose include award-winning writer Ann Curry as well as former NASA rocketeer Josu00e9 Hernu00e1ndez.