A satellite manufactured by beleaguered aerospace firm Boeing (BA) has blown up after experiencing “an anomaly,” according to its operator.

Boeing-built Intelsat 33e just collapsed in orbit, leaving roughly 20 fragments swirling through space in its wake.

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

A Boeing-made satellite launched into space in 2016 that entered service in 2017 is now a "total loss" following a space "anomaly," its operator said.

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).

"We are coordinating with the satellite manufacturer, Boeing, and government agencies to analyse data and observations," Intelsat said. Boeing did not comment directly on the incident, referring BBC News to Intelsat's statements.

A Boeing-made satellite has been deemed a “total loss” after it exploded into pieces in space over the weekend. According to the New York Post, the incident happened on Saturday, Oct. 19, when the Boeing-made satellite experienced an "anomaly,

The latest incident comes as Boeing awaits the results of vote by striking workers and is expected to report a big loss in results for its third quarter. View on euronews

A communications satellite designed and constructed by Boeing, one of the largest aerospace companies in the world, has disintegrated in orbit, affecting various regions. The satellite in question, iS-33e,