Happy birthday! Thomas Pesquet turns 48 today

Thomas Pesquet is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut Thomas Pesquet has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pesquet, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Gautier Pesquet in Rouen on February 27, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Pesquet'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 Thomas hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Thomas Pesquet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Thomas, you're the best!

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