Google Lunar X PRIZE Vision

From the description: "The Google Lunar X PRIZE seeks to create a global private race to the Moon that excites and involves people around the world and, accelerates space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. The use of space has dramatically enhanced the quality of life and may ultimately lead to solutions to some of the most pressing environmental problems that we face on earth -- energy independence and climate change. For more information, please visit www.googlelunarxprize.org."