Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on April 05, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Franklin! May your celebrations be as stellar and gravity-defying as your incredible journeys into space. You've soared beyond Earth's limits, propelled by rockets—and probably a good dose of Costa Rican coffee—making us all proud with every orbit.

From pioneering plasma propulsion at Ad Astra Rocket Company to inspiring countless aspiring engineers back home in Costa Rica and around the globe—you've truly rocketed past expectations. Here's hoping this year brings you even more groundbreaking discoveries (and perhaps fewer freeze-dried meals). Keep reaching for those stars; after all these years, you're still our favorite rocket scientist!