So, it isn't responding. There is one thing I never understood. Why first step to anywhere is not a communication satellite. Why do we have to directly talk to

So, it isn't responding. There is one thing I never understood. Why first step to anywhere is not a communication satellite. Why do we have to directly talk to anything in Solar System. We have probes to Jupiter and we talk to them with dishes from the ground on Earth. Same goes for launching everything from Earth, but there I assume, things are a little bit more complex. Anyhow, there should be satellites around Moon and Mars at least, that act as relay stations. In case of landings on Mars, let us watch live (with delay) landings. I guess until Musk and Bezos start doing things, emphasis on first one, we will not have good space program.