Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on October 11, 1936)

Happy Birthday, Charles! From piloting the Space Shuttle prototype to soaring through history, you've always known how to make an entrance—usually at Mach speeds. Your legendary flights have inspired countless dreamers and made gravity jealous more than once.

Here's hoping your birthday celebration reaches new heights (though perhaps not quite as high as your shuttle adventures). May this year bring you even greater success and joy—after all, someone who has navigated space surely knows how to navigate another trip around the sun with style!

Cheers to a timeless pilot whose achievements continue orbiting our hearts. Happy Birthday!