Boeing-made satellite explodes in space after experiencing an "anomaly"
Boeing's Intelsat 33e satellite exploded in space, disrupting communication services. The U.S. Space Force tracks debris, while Boeing faces scrutiny, financial losses, and workforce reductions amid ongoing strikes.
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A Boeing-manufactured satellite, Intelsat 33e, exploded in space after experiencing an "anomaly" on October 21, 2024. Launched in 2016, the satellite provided communications services across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Following the explosion, which the U.S. Space Force confirmed, Intelsat reported that some customers were left without power or communication services. The U.S. Space Force is currently tracking around 20 pieces of debris from the satellite, while Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, noted over 80 fragments resulting from the incident. Both agencies have stated that there are no immediate threats from the debris. The explosion adds to Boeing's ongoing challenges, including scrutiny over its manufacturing processes and a recent $6 billion loss reported for the third quarter. The company is also facing workforce reductions, with about 10% of its employees expected to be laid off amid ongoing strikes by manufacturing workers. The incident raises further concerns about Boeing's reliability, especially as two astronauts remain stranded on the International Space Station due to issues with the Starliner spacecraft.
- Boeing's Intelsat 33e satellite exploded in space after an anomaly.
- The explosion left some customers without communication services.
- The U.S. Space Force is tracking debris, with no immediate threats reported.
- Boeing faces scrutiny over manufacturing processes and significant financial losses.
- Ongoing strikes and workforce reductions are impacting Boeing's operations.
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