I know that's the point, but the science has to be sold to the public. Science for the sake of science would be great, but the reality of the world is that money is in finite supply. As a result you have to sell your dream/goal to get it. I think these pictures, plus a bit better pr campaign by NASA could bring her back to her former glory. Remember, the whole trip to the moon was a giant PR program too. But look at all of the science we got from it.