How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars
Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
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Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
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