Intelsat Says 33e Satellite Is 'Total Loss'

Intelsat's Intelsat 33e satellite is "a total loss" due to an anomaly that occurred Saturday, the company said Monday. Migration of customers and service restoration plans are underway across Intelsat's other satellites and third-party satellites, it added. The company is coordinating with Boeing, the 33e manufacturer, and government agencies to analyze data and observations. A failure review board was convened to investigate the anomaly's cause. The geostationary satellite launched in August 2016 and served Europe, Africa and parts of Asia-Pacific. U.S. Space Force said it's tracking nearly 20 pieces of 33e, and that the debris poses no immediate threat.