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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.

A propulsion issue discovered after the satellite was launched took some years off its orbit lifespan. It was also the second satellite launched as part of Intelesat’s EpicNG platform.

A Boeing-built satellite has collapsed in orbit. The satellite, which is officially known as Intelsat 33e, is just one of many that Intelsat uses to power communications around the world.

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