Boeing-Built Satellite Disintegrates in Orbit, Leaves Behind Dangerous Trail of Debris

By Tibi Puiu, Published by ZME Science, 24 October 2024 A communications satellite designed and built by Boeing has disintegrated in orbit, marking another setback for the aerospace giant as it grapples with multiple crises. The satellite, known as Intelsat 33e, was operated by Intelsat, a major company in global

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New Space Force effort focused on ‘closing C2 kill chains’

By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 23 October 2024 The new Space Systems Command effort is focused on establishing integrated C2 networks for four classified weapon systems chosen by the head of US Space Command Gen. Stephen Whiting.  WASHINGTON — The Space Force’s primary acquisition command has established a

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Space Force Prepares to Spend Billions More on Its Multibillion-Dollar Missile Defense System

Tranche 1 Transport Layer Cellular Network will begin launching in 2024/5. (Northrop Grumman) By Rich Smith, Published by The Motley Fool, 20 October 2024 Key Points Space Force initiated a new missile defense satellite project in 2021 called the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture program. More than half a dozen companies

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Intelsat 33e breaks up in geostationary orbit

An artist's concept of a Boeing-built Intelsat EpicNG satellite. Credit: Boeing By Jason Rainbow, Publishd by Space News, 19 October 2024 TAMPA, Fla. — The Intelsat 33e satellite has broken up in geostationary orbit (GEO) and lost power, ceasing communications services for customers across Europe, Africa and parts of Asia Pacific.

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