Good proof of concept. Now supplies and equipment can be delivered to the lunar surface with unmanned, robot vehicles on low energy orbits. The start of lunar occupation is upon us. Prediction, in ten to 15 years there will be a base with a staff of 6-10 scientists living on the moon for a few weeks at a time conducting experiments and prospecting for minerals, ores and water.
Probably Chinese, possibly also Indian. Any Americans will be there by permission.
Space travel will continue to be nothing more than a scientific curiosity mission until we find a way to make money from it. So, it’s a good 100 years away from that
Strip mining asteroids would be a good option, but only if we live there too, not lugging stuff back to earth
Belters unite!