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Intelsat 33e loses power in geostationary orbit
2024-10-20
[SpaceNews]
Intelsat 33e has lost power in geostationary orbit and the satellite is no longer providing communications for customers across Europe, Africa and parts of Asia Pacific, its operator announced Oct. 19.

Intelsat said it is working with satellite maker Boeing to address the anomaly, but “believe it is unlikely that the satellite will be recoverable.” An Intelsat spokesperson said the satellite was not insured at the time of the issue.
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Posted by:3dc

#4  Intelsat said it is working with satellite maker Boeing to address the anomaly, but “believe it is unlikely that the satellite will be recoverable.

"Hold my beer."
-- Elon Musk
Posted by: SteveS   2024-10-20 09:59  

#3  Wonder if they'll send up a repair bot.

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#2  Curious 'hot spot' coverage areas
Posted by: Skidmark   2024-10-20 07:31  

#1  Not the plug door again?
Posted by: Ululating Platypus   2024-10-20 00:14  

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