All of the following had a positive impact on promoting the space program during the 1960s except __________.

The penny papers were inexpensive newspapers that emerged in the 19th century, long before the 1960s space program. In contrast, Kennedy’s public appeal, live television broadcasts, and Walter Cronkite’s reporting helped build public interest in space exploration. Therefore, “the penny papers” did not have a positive impact on promoting the space program during the 1960s.

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