UNF alumnus to join Antarctic expedition crew along with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, past NASA astronauts

.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A 26-year-old Jacksonville local and also Educational institution of North Fla graduate are going to be joining Star Hike image William Shatner, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Beauty rocketeer Charlie Battle each other, and also previous NASA rocketeer Scott Kelly to document a vacation to Antarctica aiming to highlight the “essential relationship in between Earth’s seas and also the universes.” RELATED: Exactly how do NOAA satellites gather information to monitor the ocean?Lee Giat, a Jacksonville-based filmmaker that is actually “going far for himself in the fields of aerospace and also scientific research media,” was actually inquired to chronicle the “Journey of Legends” trip to Antarctica, depending on to Future of Room, which arranged the travel. “It is actually a downright opportunity and also a significant accountability,” said Giat. “The Antarctic yard supplies no deficiency of stunning video, yet this is the first time our team are actually seeing numerous aerospace legends plunging into something brand new with each other.

That is actually a truly special possibility, however a massive endeavor too.” In a news release, Future of Room claims Giat recently premiered his directorial launching at the Kennedy Area Center, as well as in 2023, the producer finished a 48-hour solo flight throughout the Caribbean and South The United States to “supply informative resources to underserved neighborhoods.” He also started the media business Flying Ostrich Media. The expedition, which are going to leave on Dec. 19, is actually planned to “foster discussion on exploration, ecological stewardship, and global problems.” The objective strives to “highlight the connection in between Earth’s oceans and the universes, along with engaged dialogues, explorations, as well as events designed to inspire a deeper understanding of Antarctic and also area research study.” Other members joining the mission include acclaimed writer Ann Curry and previous NASA rocketeer Josu00e9 Hernu00e1ndez.