What was the link between the launch of Sputnik I and the National Defense Education Act?

What was the link between the launch of Sputnik I and the National Defense Education Act?

A) The National Defense Education Act was created in response to the launch of Sputnik I.
B) Sputnik I was developed because of information from the National Defense Education Act.
C) The launch of Sputnik I meant the United States no longer needed funds for the National Defense Education Act.
D) The National Defense Education Act created the funds necessary to develop and launch Sputnik I.