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A satellite made by Boeing just fell apart in space


IS-33e was supposed to last for 15 years.

By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. The satellite’s breakup doesn’t have great timing for Boeing, following the company’s troubled Starliner mission and a criminal fraud charge over 737 Max plane crashes, S4S has observed no immediate threats and is continuing to conduct routine conjunction assessments to support the safety and sustainability of the space domain.

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