Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on August 12, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Charles Brady Jr.! You truly took "reaching for the stars" to a whole new level. Who else can say they've celebrated nearly 17 days orbiting Earth? Your record-breaking STS-78 mission—16 days and 21 hours in space—is still legendary. We hope your birthday cake doesn't float away this year!

Here's wishing you another stellar trip around the sun filled with laughter, joy, and gravity-defying adventures (though maybe keep them closer to home this time). May your day be as extraordinary as that unforgettable journey aboard Columbia—and may all future missions involve fewer freeze-dried meals!