Which of the following is not an example of how media coverage of the space race affected the economy?

a. the media only covered positive elements of the space race and never mentioned any setbacks.
b. space memorabilia were made and sold to the public to celebrate successful launches.
c. astronauts became public heroes and sell the image of the space program.
d. the race to beat the soviet union to the moon supported the growth of nasa and its facilities.