In 1962, engineers spent months bickering over nuclear versus chemical engines...

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In 1962, engineers spent months bickering over nuclear versus chemical engines for the moon. It wasn't just math; it was ego. I checked the original internal memos to see how they settled the debate. They chose the boring, reliable option