Happy birthday! Jack Schmitt turns 90 today

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The iconic and legendary astronaut turns 90 on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
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Jack Schmitt is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut-scientist Jack Schmitt has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Schmitt, a cultural icon

Born Harrison Hagan Schmitt in Charlotte on October 3, 1935, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Schmitt's not just a great astronaut, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jack hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jack Schmitt as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Jack, you're the best!

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