Back in 1962, engineers argued over using nuclear, chemical, or electric...

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Back in 1962, engineers argued over using nuclear, chemical, or electric engines to reach the moon. It wasn't just physics; it was ego and budget battles. I read the original planning memos to see how they settled the debate