Worries of Space debris as Boeing-built satellite blows in orbit
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- Oct 23, 2024
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Published October 23rd, 2024 - 09:22 GMT
An Ariane 5 carrying two telecommunications satellites, Intelsat 39, built by Space Systems/Loral, and EDRS-C, built by OHB System, lifts off from its launchpad in Kourou, at the European Space Center in French Guiana, on August 6, 2019. (Photo by jody amiet / AFP)
ALBAWABA - The troubled space branch of Boeing had yet another significant setback when its Intelsat 33e satellite collapsed as a result of a major malfunction, as stated in a statement released by the satellite operator Intelsat.
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According to preliminary data, the satellite's demise was abrupt and featured a large energy release that sent debris into orbit. The U.S. Space Force stated it is monitoring 20 particles, while other agencies have reported up to 80 pieces of debris.
There are currently around 3,000 defunct satellites scattered across orbit, in addition to 34,000 large space waste objects and millions of smaller ones, according to Yahoo. Currently operational satellites could have vital parts like solar panels damaged as a result of such junk, which would shorten their lifetime.
Boeing's space business has been infested by high-profile issues, including NASA's decision to employ SpaceX spacecrafts instead of Boeing's Starliner capsule in its Commercial Crew Program due to delays and technical issues.
In addition to the financial problems and operational setbacks that Boeing is experiencing, these obstacles continue to cast a shadow on the company's once-dominant position in the aerospace industry.
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