Bingo. It will inspire millions. Science wins. "“Firstly, the moon is remote from us, and there is no clear short-term benefit for human beings,” says space

Bingo. It will inspire millions. Science wins. "“Firstly, the moon is remote from us, and there is no clear short-term benefit for human beings,” says space scientist Yongchun Zheng of the National Astronomical Observatories in Beijing, by email. But for China, he says, “the lunar exploration program is driven by its science goals. That is, to understand the history and prospect the future of the Moon, the Earth, and our solar system.” ... “The implementation of China’s Lunar Exploration Program can drive forward the popularization, improve accomplishment of national science, and attract and encourage the youth to fall in love with science and seek after exploration and innovation,” they wrote." http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131214-chinese-moon-rover-jade-science-landing-space/ http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/12/131214-chine...