“It makes me feel like I’m 30 years old again”: NASA’s oldest astronaut Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday with a rejuvenated return

At 70, Don Pettit defied age by completing a seven-month mission on the ISS, finding weightlessness rejuvenated him. Despite a rough return, his experience challenges age limits in space, highlighting potential benefits for aging research. Pettit's success redefines astronaut capabilities, inspiring future space missions and broader access to space travel.