Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on March 29, 1965)

Happy Birthday, William! From piloting the STS-116 mission and navigating space shuttles through orbit, you've certainly had adventures most of us can only dream about. Your courage in exploring the cosmos remains an inspiration—after all, not everyone gets to say they've parked a spacecraft!

Though your NASA days may have ended earlier than planned, your journey continues to remind us that life is full of unexpected turns—and sometimes gravity pulls you back down sooner than expected. Here's hoping this year brings new successes and plenty more laughs.

Keep reaching for the stars (just maybe steer clear of Houston)!