In 1962, NASA engineers tore each other apart debating whether to use nuclear...

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In 1962, NASA engineers tore each other apart debating whether to use nuclear engines or stick to chemical fuel for the moon mission. It’s a classic reminder that even the smartest people in the room love a good fight when the stakes are planetary