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Robert Bigelow was born on May 12, 1945 in United States and is credited as an entrepreneur and businessperson. As of 2026, Robert Bigelow is 81 years old. Schooling on record includes Arizona State University. Listed accolades include Distinguished Nevadan (1995).
My Take
Robert Bigelow intrigues me precisely because he refuses to spend his fortune the safe way. He built wealth in budget lodging, then poured it into rockets, founding Bigelow Aerospace, and funded serious inquiry into UFOs and the question of consciousness after death. Most self-made men hoard caution; he gambles on the unknown. I do not have to share every belief to admire the nerve it takes to bet private money on dreams that may never pay off. Those inflatable space-station concepts genuinely thrilled me. To me he is less a businessman than a romantic with a balance sheet, and I find that rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Bigelow
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ビゲロー
- Reading
- ろばーと・びげろー
- Born
- May 12, 1945 (age 81)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- United States
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / businessperson
2. Background
- University
- Arizona State University
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Distinguished Nevadan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Bigelow
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q715799
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Bigelow born?
Born May 12, 1945 (age 81).
Where is Robert Bigelow from?
Robert Bigelow is from United States.
What does Robert Bigelow do?
Robert Bigelow works as entrepreneur, businessperson.
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