1 1/2 light years away seems a bit far fetched for a man-made object. (Yes, sarcasm.) What is of real interest, is with today's multiplexor and gyroscope technology, how space relays can't send at an OC96 rate, much less at 4G, to pinpointed demuxers. The obvious answer is that we are being fed a false narrative on the ability to use digital electronics in space. I.e. old analog is still being used because it can't be gotten around due to radiation, or some 'other' factor. The ability to send '1's and '0's light pulses >should< not be an issue with as much as is spent on orbital equipment. This very fact alone lets me entertain a couple of 'Flat Earth Theory' friends' dialog - objectively. Whatever the case may be, something's wrong in Dodge.
