The Intelsat-33e satellite originally launched in 2016 and began operations in 2017. The satellite services provider said the satellite supported broadband services for parts of Europe, the Middle East,

An Intelsat communication satellite built by Boeing has exploded and broken up in geostationary orbit. Intelsat confirmed the news in a press release, declaring the satellite a "total loss." The US Space Force said it is tracking around 20 associated pieces but "has observed no immediate threats" to other satellites so far (Roscosmos said it was tracking 80 fragments).

Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.