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Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces (futurism.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by shoulderoforion@fedia.io to c/technology@lemmy.world

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A satellite belonging to multinational service provider Intelsat mysteriously broke up in geostationary orbit over the weekend.

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[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I was on a Boeing plane the other day that was delayed while we watched a guy with a wrench and a rag trying to stop fuel leaking out of the wing. It wasn't hugely reassuring.

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

At least it was outside. Better out than in, I always say

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Nowadays when I fly the fiirst criteria when I search for flights I check the airline's fleet, then price.