Intelsat 33e, launched in August 2016, was part of the EpicNG series designed to provide broadband and broadcasting services to under-connected regions in Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Despite its intended 15-year lifespan, the satellite experienced several issues since its launch, including a propulsion problem that delayed its arrival in orbit and further propulsion issues in 2017, which shortened its operational lifespan by 3.5 years.
Propulsion Problems and Shortened Lifespan
The satellite experienced a propulsion problem that delayed its arrival in orbit, and further propulsion issues in 2017 which shortened its operational lifespan by 3.5 years.
