In 1962, 186 scientists—including 18 Nobel laureates—argued for months over the...

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In 1962, 186 scientists—including 18 Nobel laureates—argued for months over the merits of nuclear versus chemical propulsion. They weren't just debating physics; they were deciding the future of space