Happy birthday! Scott Kelly turns 62 today

Scott Kelly is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut Scott Kelly has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 62nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kelly, a cultural icon

Born Scott Joseph Kelly in Orange on February 21, 1964, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kelly'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 Scott hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Scott Kelly as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 62.

Happy Birthday, Scott, you're the best!

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