Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on May 16, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Brewster! You've spent your lifetime pushing boundaries—piloting Space Shuttle Columbia back in 1983 and making zero-gravity look cooler than anyone has a right to. We trust you're still performing daily astronautical maneuvers at home, floating gracefully from the couch to the kitchen.

Thank you for inspiring generations with bravery, brilliance, and a bit of humor along the way. May this year bring adventures almost as exciting as orbiting Earth at thousands of miles an hour—but perhaps a little closer to home. Enjoy another stellar journey around our favorite star; you've earned it!