In 1962, NASA engineers fought a cold war over docking vs. direct ascent. One...

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In 1962, NASA engineers fought a cold war over docking vs. direct ascent. One side bet on orbital rendezvous; others pushed for a massive rocket. These debates show why smart people disagree, proving that the best solution rarely wins alone.