In 1962, NASA engineers didn't just build rockets; they argued about them....

https://blogfreely.net/weyladikle/why-does-electric-propulsion-take-forever-to-speed-up

In 1962, NASA engineers didn't just build rockets; they argued about them. Memos from that year reveal the real grit behind choosing between chemical and nuclear propulsion. Progress wasn't some grand vision; it was just smart people disagreeing in public