The crux of the problem is the film's depiction of epic moment when the American flag firmly upon the lunar surface - the film doesn't depict it at all.
The new nation is looking for the best, brightest, and most creative 2% of Earth, and is even considering IQ tests as part of the vetting process in the near future.
Serendipity is a wonderful thing. We just found out this morning that Paul McCartney will be kicking off his U.S. tour at the CenturyLink in July. Also this morning, I was reading the Shreveport Times where they had a story about the events the local Astronomical Society is planning for National Astronomy Day 2017...