Let's make this birthday one to remember.

94 years old (Born on October 17, 1930)

Happy Birthday, Thomas P. Stafford! You've orbited Earth and circled the Moon—talk about taking birthday celebrations to astronomical heights! From Gemini VI's historic rendezvous in space to commanding Apollo 10 on a lunar "dress rehearsal," you've boldly gone where few have ventured before.

Even today, your legendary adventures inspire generations of dreamers gazing skyward. May this year bring you as much excitement (but perhaps fewer G-forces) than those thrilling missions did back then. Here's hoping gravity treats you kindly when blowing out all those candles!

Wishing an astronautical legend like yourself another stellar orbit around the sun—cheers from planet Earth!