History

Actual story:

German (and American) rocket scientists knew that requiring the massive bells of the Apollo was a non-starter. The machine to make them would cost millions that nobody would spend.

One redneck machinist* said 'Gimme a weekend.'

Started after everybody left on… https://t.co/dOhnAADQnR

— John Ringo SF Author (@Jringo1508) May 16, 2026