UNF graduate to participate in Antarctic expedition staff along with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, past NASA astronauts

.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A 26-year-old Jacksonville citizen and also College of North Fla grad will certainly be participating in Superstar Trip icon William Shatner, well-known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Beauty astronaut Charlie Duke, as well as previous NASA astronaut Scott Kelly to document an excursion to Antarctica targeting to highlight the “crucial connection between Earth’s oceans as well as the universes.” RELATED: Exactly how do NOAA satellites collect records to observe the ocean?Lee Giat, a Jacksonville-based producer who is “making a name for themself in the business of aerospace and science media,” was actually asked to record the “Voyage of Legends” trip to Antarctica, according to Future of Space, which managed the journey. “It is actually an absolute advantage and a big obligation,” pointed out Giat. “The Antarctic landscape provides no scarcity of spectacular video, but this is the very first time our company are actually witnessing numerous aerospace legends embarking on one thing brand-new together.

That is a really special option, however a substantial endeavor too.” In a press release, Future of Space mentions Giat lately premiered his directorial launching at the Kennedy Area Facility, and in 2023, the producer completed a 48-hour solo flight all over the Caribbean and also South United States to “supply academic information to underserved neighborhoods.” He also established the media company Flying Ostrich Media. The trip, which will depart on Dec. 19, is actually planned to “foster conversation on expedition, environmental stewardship, and international obstacles.” The goal intends to “highlight the connection in between Earth’s oceans and the universes, along with interacted conversations, explorations, and events designed to influence a much deeper understanding of Antarctic and also space study.” Other participants signing up with the objective consist of acclaimed writer Ann Sauce and also former NASA astronaut Josu00e9 Hernu00e1ndez.