Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
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Notable Quotes
"He was exceptional. He managed to get everybody excited about space exploration."
— Chris Lee , Politician
"It's great to be able to celebrate his contribution to the city."
— Philip Walker , Executive
"Beagle 2 started the UK down the line of being able to do planetary missions and knowing it could engineer them."
— Mark Sims , Academic
Key People
He is the mayor of Tuskegee, known as 'coach mayor' by locals.
Colin Pillinger was a Bristol-born professor known for leading the Beagle 2 Mars probe mission.
Doreen Lindegaard is the sister of Colin Pillinger.
Mark Sims managed the Beagle 2 mission.
Philip Walker is Bristol City Council's Head of Culture.
Shusanah Pillinger is the daughter of Colin Pillinger.
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The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
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