Happy birthday! Peggy Whitson turns 66 today

Peggy Whitson is celebrating her 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of her generation.

Popular astronaut Peggy Whitson has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Whitson, a cultural icon

Born Peggy Annette Whitson in Mount Ayr on February 9, 1960, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Whitson'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 Peggy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Peggy Whitson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Peggy, you're the best!

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