We imagine the space race as a smooth path to the moon, but 1962 memos reveal a...

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We imagine the space race as a smooth path to the moon, but 1962 memos reveal a much messier reality. Engineers were stuck in a stalemate, debating whether to bet on nuclear, chemical, or electric engines