Was referring to parent comment. Regardless, it was wartime-like spending that made it work. If you look at how massive the Saturn V guidance computer was you'll see the tech was there, but just barely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mMK6iSZsAs (31:00 is where they get to the ring)
mikenigger 0 points 2.8 years ago
Was referring to parent comment. Regardless, it was wartime-like spending that made it work. If you look at how massive the Saturn V guidance computer was you'll see the tech was there, but just barely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mMK6iSZsAs (31:00 is where they get to the ring)