UNF alumnus to join Antarctic exploration staff with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, past NASA astronauts

.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A 26-year-old Jacksonville local and University of North Fla grad will be joining Celebrity Expedition icon William Shatner, distinguished astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Apollo rocketeer Charlie Duke, and also past NASA rocketeer Scott Kelly to record a vacation to Antarctica targeting to highlight the “vital connection in between Planet’s oceans and also the universes.” RELATED: How perform NOAA gpses accumulate data to observe the ocean?Lee Giat, a Jacksonville-based producer that is actually “making a name for himself in the fields of aerospace and also scientific research media,” was actually inquired to document the “Voyage of Legends” exploration to Antarctica, depending on to Future of Space, which organized the travel. “It is actually a downright opportunity and a large task,” said Giat. “The Antarctic landscape uses no shortage of stunning video, however this is actually the first time we are actually watching plenty of aerospace legends starting something new together.

That is actually a truly unique opportunity, however a gigantic endeavor too.” In a news release, Future of Room points out Giat lately premiered his directorial launching at the Kennedy Space Facility, as well as in 2023, the producer finished a 48-hour solo air travel around the Caribbean as well as South The United States to “provide informative information to underserved areas.” He additionally established the media provider Traveling Ostrich Media. The expedition, which are going to depart on Dec. 19, is planned to “foster conversation on exploration, environmental conservation, and international difficulties.” The mission strives to “highlight the link between Earth’s seas and also the cosmos, along with interacted conversations, explorations, and events developed to influence a much deeper understanding of Antarctic as well as area study.” Other members joining the purpose consist of award-winning reporter Ann Curry and former NASA rocketeer Josu00e9 Hernu00e1ndez.