[0] Univision.com to Host First-Ever Spanish-Language Interactive Online Chat With NASA Astronaut Carlos Noriega From the Space Shuttle Endeavour.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2000 Univision Online, Inc., the online subsidiary of Univision Communications Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : UVN UVN Ustredni Vojenska Nemocnice (Prague) ), announced that on December 10, 2000, beginning at approximately 3:00 p.m. EST, Univision.com will host the first-ever Spanish-language interactive online chat with National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), civilian agency of the U.S. federal government with the mission of conducting research and developing operational programs in the areas of space exploration, artificial satellites (see satellite, artificial), (NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. ) astronaut Carlos I. Noriega
Carlos Ismael Noriega (born 1959) is a Peruvian born NASA employee, a former NASA astronaut and a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. from the Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked at the International Space Station. The event, which can be accessed at www.univision.com, will include live audio and video feeds. Participants are invited to submit questions in Spanish prior to the event via e-mail at chatespacial@univision.com. The live webcast will be hosted by Univision News Anchor Maria Antonieta Collins and will be re-broadcast throughout the week. "We are thrilled to provide the Hispanic community with the first-ever Spanish-language interactive online chat from space," said Diego Ruiz, Vice President and General Manager of Univision Online. "Colonel Noriega is a genuine role model and his accomplishments are a shining example of what can be achieved through determination and hard work. He is the embodiment of a success story worthy of emulation and we are delighted to introduce him to our audience through this ground-breaking technological event." This project represents NASA's most complicated construction mission to date. As one of two astronauts performing space walks, Noriega's role is vital in the installation of the $600 million solar panels that will provide the much needed electrical power for the space station. As a highly trained specialist, Noriega's involvement is critical to the development and success of the mission. Born in Lima, Peru in 1959, Lt. Colonel Noriega is a graduate of the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission . He holds a Master of Science degree in both computer science and space systems operations from the Naval Postgraduate School The Naval Postgraduate School is a graduate school operated by the United States Navy. Located in Monterey, California, it grants primarily master's degrees plus some doctoral degrees to its students, who are mostly active duty officers from U.S. and foreign military services. . A highly respected astronaut and serviceman, Lt. Colonel Noriega has received a number of commendations, including Defense Superior Service Medal The Defense Superior Service Medal of the United States is a senior decoration of the Department of Defense. It is awarded to members of the United States military who perform "superior meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility. ; Defense Meritorious Service Medal The Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) is the third-highest award bestowed upon members of the United States military by the United States Department of Defense. The medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in ; Air Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device; Air Medal (Strike Flight Award); Navy Achievement Medal; and NASA Space Flight Medal. In addition, Noriega served as a Space Surveillance Center Commander, and has logged approximately 2,200 flight hours in various fixed and rotary wing aircraft as well as over 221 hours in space, traveling 3.6 million miles in 144 orbits of the earth. Leveraging the power of the Univision Television Network, America's leading Spanish-language broadcaster, Univision.com has created an all-encompassing Internet site that combines star power, a strong sense of community, compelling editorial content, and e-commerce opportunities. Univision.com provides U.S. Hispanics with an unparalleled online forum that entertains, educates and empowers all Latinos to come together as a community and express themselves. The portal is designed to appeal to the 33 million Hispanic Americans who represent the country's fastest growing online community. Univision.com is a comprehensive content- and service-rich Spanish-language internet service catering to the dynamic U.S. Hispanic population. Univision.com includes three distinct, but closely integrated components: an Internet portal featuring four branded information channels, including original and exclusive news, entertainment, sports, and life resources; a branded shopping channel offering a full range of e-commerce merchandising; and facilitated access to this material through an Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP), which can also be obtained through low-cost, financed pre-packaged PCs. |
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