Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Heartfelt Birthday Message to NASA

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and NASA share the same birthday week in 1958. Watch as Neil reads his heartfelt letter to NASA at New York Comic Con as a part of a StarTalk show on October 4, 2018.

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[paragonron]

This man is a treasure to humanity. We love you Neil, your work as a scientist and science communicator is invaluable to us.

[abishekkota]

This speech is so properly delivered.
I know many people who wanted to be astronauts as kids, but then they grew up and fell into the economical trap of wealth. I hope, just like me, a person who aspires to be part of the 2044 Mars Mission, I simply hope that there are people out there who are still dreaming and inspiring other people to dream, and are striving against all odds to make those dreams a reality one day.

[izhakg]

I love how much you care for education, exploration and dreams. You're my role model I hope I can get to level of greatness you are on.

[MijeshDeuja]

Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson your an inspiration to many new generation of scientists and engineers. And I'm one of them.

[iNick]

Am i the only one who teared up towards the end? 🤧 Neil your the best!

[tylerlieberman]

If Neil kept standing there for a week straight, I would continue applauding. I love Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I love seeing a mans most ambitious dreams come to reality, especially ones as noble as his, as an astrophysicist and a teacher. Never sit down Neil.

[justingarver]

Happy birthday Neil Carl Sagan would be proud of what you have become

[BIOSHOCKFOXX]

Seein and hearing Neil become so emotional for the first time, that's something saying about the words he wrote. About kids eager to learn about space and engineering, and wanting them to reach for the Moon and further.

[swaggerheavens]

I am here in South Africa and I continue to be inspired by what you do Neil. You give hope where there seems to be none. Happy birthday to you and keep on doing what you do. Woow

[LucAnderssen]

I am very proud to celebrate my birthday the same day Neil does.

SCIENCE BEATCHES!
NEIL FOREVER!
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[justcurious]

From "I've seen all 12 stars from The Bronx" to the greatest astrophysicist alive. And in my opinion greatest astrophysicist ever and one of the greatest humans who live and have ever lived. Neil, so many people love you and what's probably more important to you - so many people are inspired about science and the universe thanks to you.
Thank you, for showing how important it is to be scientifically literate, for sharing you'r passion, wisdom, knowledge and love for the universe. Thank you for bringing the universe down to earth.

[abhishekdhaka]

Happy Birthday NASA. Happy birthday Mr. Neil De grasse Tyson. Both of you are always a source of inspiration for me.❤

[excalipoor]

I was there yesterday at the panel. It was a fun hour. And felt honor to hear him reading his nasa letter. He just turned 60 today. The choked up part hit a lot of people in the crowd too. 😢

[lord]

Damn...changed my motivation of just passing Physics class to trying to get an master the material and get an A.

[rochelletarin]

Almost teared up. You are the man Neil! Happy Birthday! Thank you for sharing your heartfelt letter to NASA. You are an inspiration to many!

[jabirhussain]

Can't believe I share my birthday with this living legend ...#Respectsir 😊

[melvinjansen]

It's hard to believe something like a space agency didn't want all kinds of people helping. I'm glad we have progressed since then.

[TheExoplanetsChannel]

*happy birthday and congratulations for reaching 600 k subscribers !*

[crisxiii]

The passion he has for everything he does gets you and inspires you to be curious about everything. You are a legend. Thank you for everything that you have done to benefit humankind.

[FPS]

Happy Birthday, Neil, that was very emotive.

You are an example to follow and learn from.