Why Did the Successful Launching of Soviet Satellites Create Panic

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.