Carlos Noriega is the first Peruvian-born astronaut in space, flying on the Space Shuttle twice and performing 3 EVAs. Born in Lima, Peru, he graduated high school in Santa Clara, California and entered the U.S. Marine Corps, eventually achieving rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was selected by NASA in 1994 and his first mission in space was aboard Atlantis (STS-84) to Mir in May 1997.
Noriega's second mission was on Endeavour (STS-97) in December 2000, dedicated to the construction of the International Space Station.
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