What was the major impact of the launch of Sputnik I on the United States?

Sputnik I’s launch in 1957 showed that the Soviet Union had made significant advances in space technology. In response, the United States increased its efforts to catch up and eventually surpass the Soviets in the space race. The launch also encouraged investment in science and education, but the United States did not create a “NASA law” as described in choice C.

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