This is a very interesting post and thanks for the photos. Amazing occurrence whenever it happened. It's good that Mr Barringer gave publicity to the crater and it's history and that an award was created in his name for science. As you tell it, it appears that all his efforts were not altruistic! Ce la Vie
Money is a great motivator! The seeking of profit will lead us into space in much the same way as colonists leaving Europe.
Nothing wrong with seeking profit. Unnecessary exploitation I don't like. Safe journey!