About Robert DeLaurentis Robert DeLaurentis is no stranger to circumnavigating the globe. A former Navy Officer for 14 years, pilot for 7 years, and author of two books, he has logged over 1900 flight hours. In 2015, DeLaurentis completed the first solo flight around the world spanning over 26,000 nautical miles and 23 countries in 98 day in a Piper Malibu Mirage, a single engine plane. Overall he has flown his plane, "The Spirit of San Diego," to over 53 countries in South America, Asia, Europe, and more. About the DeLaurentis Foundation The DeLaurentis Foundation is a 501c(3) corp that started to fund expeditions and other educational, STEM and humanities projects associated with the missions. The Foundation is funded by donations from supporters and by sales of gift items created for pilots, thinkers and adventurers of all ages.