No, the moon provides a launching ground for going further out. Also, lots and lots of nice minerals on the moon. Helium too, for the balloon you want to suck on.
Also, Q post 1849, 8/11/18:
"Welcome to THE SWAMP.
Ex 1 GOOG
State Dept [HRC]>>Eric Schmidt>>Lisa Shields
https://www.cfr.org/board-directors📁https://www.politico.com/story/2012/02/molinari-to-head-googles-dc-office-073217"