Why did the successful launching of Soviet satellites create panic across the United States?

a. It was feared that the Soviets had already developed a star wars program.
b. It was feared that the Soviets had demonstrated superior first-strike capability.
c. Soviet satellite technology demonstrated that most Americans were now victims of espionage.
d. It seemed to underscore basic weaknesses in the American educational system.


D

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