The 1962 debate over nuclear vs. chemical vs. electric propulsion was a classic...

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The 1962 debate over nuclear vs. chemical vs. electric propulsion was a classic grudge match. Before Apollo, experts fought bitterly over how to reach the moon. It wasn't just physics; it was pure ego