In 1962, engineers fought over rocket fuel like siblings. Forget the moon-race...

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In 1962, engineers fought over rocket fuel like siblings. Forget the moon-race myths; the real story hides in memos debating nuclear vs. chemical vs. electric propulsion. The space age was less heroics and more a glorified, messy committee brawl