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

https://papa-wiki.win/index.php/The_Reality_of_Going_to_Mars:_Why_Propulsion_is_Not_Just_a_Science_Fair_Project

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