I think this is likely to be our generation's version of sputnik. Many people interested in space have already known a new space race was coming, but this is the mission that makes the rest of the world know about it too. The combination of launching the strongest rocket in 50 years and sending a joke to space is getting people's attention.I wonder if Elon is doing this all as an escape plan from Earth when shame hits the fan.
IDK, Mars just seems a lot closer now.