Prestige. Admiration. Beating the USSR even after their stronger start. All the positive aspects of America's place in the world's consciousness rest on our ac

Prestige. Admiration. Beating the USSR even after their stronger start. All the positive aspects of America's place in the world's consciousness rest on our achievements and leadership in technology, education, and exploration. In other words, NASA. We have a lot of black marks on our reputation, too. If we keep neglecting our proudest achievement, that's all we'll have left.