Happy birthday! Christina Koch turns 47 today

Christina Koch is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of her generation.

Popular astronaut Christina Koch has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Koch, a cultural icon

Born Christina Hammock Koch in Grand Rapids on January 29, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Koch's not just a great astronaut, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Christina hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christina Koch as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Christina, you're the best!

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