Boeing-made communications satellite breaks up in space
- A communications satellite made by Boeing has broken up in orbit, leading to a confirmed 'total loss' of iS-33e by its operator, Intelsat.
- The satellite failure has impacted customers in Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, as reported by Intelsat.
- The US Department of Defense confirmed the incident and is tracking around 20 associated pieces of the satellite, according to SpaceTrack.
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Boeing-made satellite breaks up into pieces in space after ‘anomaly’
The loss of the Intelsat 33e satellite is only one of the most recent issues plaguing Boeing, a company that has been fighting off bad press all year.Read More The post Boeing-made satellite breaks up into pieces in space after ‘anomaly’ appeared first on Drudge Report.
Operator Confirms 'Total Loss' of Boeing-Made Satellite
Narrowed eyes are again on Boeing following the apparent explosion of a Boeing-made communications satellite on Saturday. Operator Intelsat confirmed the "total loss" of the satellite on Monday. Intelsat 33e, launched in 2016, was estimated to have a 15-year lifespan, though a propulsion issue in 2017 shaved a few years...
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