Happy birthday! Tim Peake turns 53 today

Tim Peake is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut Tim Peake has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Peake, a cultural icon

Born Timothy Nigel Peake in Chichester on April 7, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Peake'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 Tim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tim Peake as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Tim, you're the best!

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