Let's make this birthday one to remember.

67 years old (Born on May 23, 1958)

Happy Birthday, Thomas Reiter! You've boldly gone where few Germans have ventured before—floating gracefully through space for over 350 days and even stepping out into the cosmic backyard. Clearly, gravity just couldn't hold you down!

From pioneering Germany's first-ever spacewalk to steering Europe's human spaceflight missions as ESA's Director of Human Spaceflight and Operations, your stellar career has inspired countless dreamers back on Earth. We hope today you're celebrating with cake that's truly out-of-this-world (and hopefully easier to eat than astronaut food).

Here's wishing you another orbit around the sun filled with laughter, adventure—and plenty of earthly comforts!