In 1962, engineers spent months bickering over nuclear versus chemical engines...

https://city-wiki.win/index.php/The_Docking_Divide:_Why_Engineers_Are_Still_Fighting_Over_Mechanics

In 1962, engineers spent months bickering over nuclear versus chemical engines for the moon. It wasn't just math; it was ego. I checked the original internal memos to see how they settled the debate. They chose the boring, reliable option