Satellites manufactured by Boeing disintegrate in space, generating a large amount of debris

On October 24th, Jinshi Data reported that Intelsat’s satellite Intelsat 33e (IS-33e for short) disintegrated in space, producing a large number of fragments. The company stated that it is coordinating with satellite manufacturer Boeing and relevant organizations to analyze the cause of the satellite’s disintegration. It is reported that the satellite was designed and manufactured by Boeing, launched in August 2016, and put into use in January 2017, mainly providing communication services to users in Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. The satellite was initially expected to have a lifespan of 15 years.

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