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Why was there a strong focus on getting to and conquering space first?
Responses

The belief that space held valuable materials that could be sold to make a country very wealthy.
The belief that space held valuable materials that could be sold to make a country very wealthy.

The belief that getting to space first meant a country could launch a nuclear missile anywhere in the world.
The belief that getting to space first meant a country could launch a nuclear missile anywhere in the world.

The belief in nationalism and racial superiority.
The belief in nationalism and racial superiority.