The inverse square law effect can be remedied using similar tech as in the Starlink consumer antennas. You aim the signal to where it's consumed.
> Problem with slow data rates is that they clog up the channels.
Yes, we must protect the tubes! :)
> Problem with slow data rates is that they clog up the channels.
Yes, we must protect the tubes! :)
(e.g. we can't build a solar panel that works perpendicular to the sun (or nearly perpendicular) using phased array technology because there just isn't much solar radiation hitting the "dish" in the first place)