im pretty sure it's B but it could be C
The essential purpose was to restore American prestige in the space race. When the Soviets launched the Sputnik on October 4, 1957, this was an unpleasant surprise for most Americans. In the space race between the two nations, it was important not to lose too much ground to the Soviets.
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