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Space2Sea Antarctica: William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson and NASA astronauts talk exploration and science from the Drake Passage

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Astronauts, scientists and explorers gathered aboard an Antarctica -bound ship on Friday for a panel discussion aimed at inspiring young people’s curiosity about the ocean, outer space and their own backyards.

Neil deGrasse Tyson , William Shatner , Céline Cousteau and astronauts Scott Kelly and José Hernández answered questions sent in from students around the world.

Students in 46 countries were set to tune in to the conversation's live stream.

Shatner: "I encourage folks to dream big. But you need to back it up with hard work and preparation" Kelly , Kelly and Hernández also spoke to students about their desire to be an astronaut.

Hernánán, who applied to become an astronaut 11 times before NASA selected him, reminded students to stay optimistic in the face of challenges.