The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.

A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit.

The satellite’s operator, Intelsat, has confirmed the “total loss” of iS-33e, which has affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region.

Intelsat also says it has taken steps to complete “a comprehensive analysis” of the incident.

Boeing has been facing crises on multiple fronts, with a strike at its commercial plane business and issues with its Starliner spacecraft.

An alert on the platform said the US Space Forces also said it is “currently tracking around 20 associated pieces” of the satellite.

  • Diplomjodler
    3•4 hours ago

    I could also have been foul play. We are going to see more of that in the near future.

    • @I_Miss_DanielEnglish
      8•4 hours ago

      I’m not sure chickens can make it into orbit unless they’re frozen first.

    • Flying Squid
      5•4 hours ago

      Possibly, but considering where it says it is serving, it would be an odd target IMO.