Colin Pillinger

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As per our current Database, Colin Pillinger is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Colin Pillinger - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Colin Pillinger is 81 years, 5 months and 26 days old. Colin Pillinger will celebrate 82rd birthday on a Friday 9th of May 2025. Below we countdown to Colin Pillinger upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

Colin Pillinger’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Colin Pillinger was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

About

Noted scientist and founder of the Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute at Open University. He is perhaps best known for his work on the ill-fated Beagle 2 project.

Before Fame

Despite claiming not to be a good science student, he earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from University College of Swansea.

Trivia

His studies on asteroids were referenced in the blockbuster film Jurassic Park.

Family Life

His father, Alfred, worked for the Gas Board.

Associated With

The title of his Mars lander project, Beagle 2, was inspired by Charles Darwin's ship, the HMS Beagle.

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