Boeing's Intelsat 33e Satellite Breaks Apart in Space

24/10/24

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BR Hariyani

The Intelsat 33e satellite, built by Boeing, suffered a catastrophic failure and broke apart in orbit, with the US Space Force tracking over 20 pieces of debris.

A satellite manufactured by Boeing, Intelsat 33e, has broken apart while in orbit, resulting in 20+ pieces of debris being tracked by the US Space Force. Intelsat confirmed the total loss of the satellite after an unexpected anomaly occurred, cutting short its operations. The satellite, launched in 2016, had already faced propulsion issues that shortened its lifespan. Intelsat and Boeing are conducting investigations to identify the cause of the failure. This incident adds to Boeing’s series of recent technical challenges, including the troubled Starliner mission.

Background:

Intelsat 33e was designed to provide communications across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The satellite had propulsion issues shortly after launch, reducing its expected lifespan.

Aftermath:

US Space Force and ExoAnalytic Solutions are monitoring the debris to ensure space safety.

Boeing and Intelsat are working with government agencies to analyze the incident, but this marks the second Intelsat satellite from Boeing declared a "total loss" since Intelsat 29e in 2019.

Impact on Boeing:This event adds pressure to Boeing, following setbacks with other projects, including the 737 Max issues and the Starliner program.

For further updates, Boeing and Intelsat have established a board for deeper investigation.

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