Optical communication, or lasers, can help resolve that.
NASA has been experimenting with space lasers, transmitting and receiving signals to refine the technology.
The private space industry is also getting in on the action.
The WA Optical Ground Station at UWA.Credit: Danail Obreschkow/International Space Centre
It does become trickier over longer distances, as it requires extreme precision to point the laser beam.
Weather can also pose a challenge to laser communication, as clouds or rain can interfere with the signal.
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