Brian May didn’t just rock the world—he mapped the stars. At 23, he studied zodiacal dust at Imperial College London, then chose Queen over a PhD. Decades later, he returned to finish his thesis, earning a real doctorate in astrophysics. His unique skills in 3D imaging helped NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission navigate the asteroid Bennu, securing samples that could reveal life’s origins. From chart-topping rock god to space scientist, May proves passion and persistence pay off—no matter the detours. Gui
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