NASA celebrated Ringo Starr’s 83rd birthday on Friday by blasting the voice of Ringo “across the universe.”
“Happy 83rd birthday, @RingoStarrMusic! Right now, we’re beaming your message of #PeaceAndLove across the universe toward Stephan’s Quintet via the Deep Space Network, our 24/7 communications link with spacecraft exploring the cosmos,” NASA tweeted. “Here’s to many more orbits to come!“
NASA said that the message was sent “to spread a little peace and love across the universe.” Starr himself responded to the tweet, saying “Thank you, NASA! Peace and love to all!”
A pre-recorded message of Starr saying his annual “peace and love” chant was beamed out from a Barstow, Calif., station toward a grouping of five galaxies known as Stephan’s Quintet on Friday at noon.
For the last 15 years, Starr has marked his birthday each year by leading friends in the chant of “peace and love”.