UNF graduate to join Antarctic exploration team along with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronauts

.JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– A 26-year-old Jacksonville native as well as Educational institution of North Florida grad will be joining Star Trek symbol William Shatner, distinguished astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Apollo rocketeer Charlie Battle each other, and former NASA rocketeer Scott Kelly to chronicle an excursion to Antarctica targeting to highlight the “essential connection between The planet’s oceans as well as the cosmos.” RELATED: How perform NOAA satellites accumulate data to note the ocean?Lee Giat, a Jacksonville-based filmmaker that is “going far for himself in the fields of aerospace as well as scientific research media,” was inquired to document the “Journey of Legends” exploration to Antarctica, according to Future of Room, which managed the vacation. “It is a downright privilege as well as a substantial responsibility,” stated Giat. “The Antarctic yard delivers no lack of remarkable video, however this is actually the first time we are actually seeing numerous aerospace legends starting something brand new together.

That is actually a genuinely exclusive chance, yet a substantial task at the same time.” In a news release, Future of Space states Giat just recently premiered his directorial launching at the Kennedy Room Facility, as well as in 2023, the filmmaker accomplished a 48-hour solo flight throughout the Caribbean and also South The United States to “deliver academic sources to underserved neighborhoods.” He likewise established the media firm Flying Ostrich Media. The expedition, which will certainly depart on Dec. 19, is wanted to “foster discussion on exploration, ecological stewardship, as well as international challenges.” The goal intends to “highlight the connection in between Planet’s oceans as well as the universes, with involved dialogues, explorations, and events developed to inspire a deeper understanding of Antarctic and space investigation.” Various other participants participating in the goal include award-winning reporter Ann Sauce and also previous NASA astronaut Josu00e9 Hernu00e1ndez.