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

https://dlf-ne.org/is-nuclear-propulsion-worth-it-just-to-shave-time-to-mars/

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