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2024-10-20 Science & Technology

Intelsat 33e loses power in geostationary orbit

[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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#1 Not the plug door again?

Posted by Ululating Platypus 2024-10-20 00:14|| 2024-10-20 00:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Curious 'hot spot' coverage areas

Posted by Skidmark 2024-10-20 07:31|| 2024-10-20 07:31|| Front Page Top

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

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-10-20 07:34|| 2024-10-20 07:34|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2024-10-20 09:59|| Front Page Top

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