How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars

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What happened

Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.

Key facts

  • Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:39:30 UTC.

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  3. How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars

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