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Francisco Rubio

US astronaut

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Born
January 25, 1975
Age in 2026
51
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Birth year
1975

About Francisco Rubio

Francisco "Frank" Carlos Rubio (born December 11, 1975) is a Salvadoran-American US Army flight surgeon, aviator, and NASA astronaut. He holds the American record for the longest single spaceflight at nearly 371 days. In June 2026, he was announced as a mission specialist on Artemis III. He holds the American record for the longest spaceflight at 371 days. Vande Hei's previous record for the longest spaceflight by an American astronaut with 371 days. After commissioning as a second lieutenant in the US Army, Rubio became a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot.

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The world when Francisco Rubio was born

Francisco Rubio was born in 1975. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1975

  • #1 song"Love Will Keep Us Together" – Captain & Tennille
  • Top movieJaws
  • Top TV showAll in the Family
  • Best-selling bookShogun – James Clavell

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III "Thrilla in Manila"
  • Top headlineFall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
  • Technology milestoneAltair 8800 — first personal computer kit
  • Defining fadPet Rocks — 1.5 million sold
  • Notable inventionPet Rock
  • World population4.09 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderGerald Ford
  • Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
  • Also wonGolden State Warriors (NBA)
  • U.S. population215.9M

1975 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Francisco Rubio's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19752026
Gas$0.57$3.45/gal
Average home$28,900$435,000
Average income$14,700$67,500
Minimum wage$2.10$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.05$11.95
Postage stamp$0.10$0.73
Population215.9M341 million

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