is there a possible POD where the apollo program, instead of using the Saturn V, uses small boosters instead and on-orbit assembly?
I suppose the US beating the Soviets into space may work. The method chosen really reflected the US fear of being beaten again.
Well, if there is the same space race and if the rockets work, then a Saturn V equivalent is likely. OTL, one prospect was EOR (earth orbit rendezvous) where 2 Saturn Vs would launch into LEO and assemble a massive stack for direct travel to the moon. This would mean the reentry module goes down to the moon and back up, meaning the lunar lander would be huge.is there a possible POD where the apollo program, instead of using the Saturn V, uses small boosters instead and on-orbit assembly?