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The is tracking debris in space after a satellite manufactured by exploded earlier this week, the satellite's operator said. 

The Intelsat 33e satellite, which was and provides communications across Europe, Asia and Africa, experienced "an anomaly" on Saturday, Intelsat . Attempts were made to work with Boeing and repair the satellite, but on Monday, the U.S. Space Force confirmed that the satellite had exploded.

The satellite's breakup left some customers without power or communications services. Intelsat said it is working with third-party providers to limit service interruptions, and is in communication with customers.  

Since the breakup, the is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space. The agency said that there are "no immediate threats" and routine assessments to ensure safety are ongoing. 

Russia's space agency, , said it had recorded "more than 80 fragments" of the destroyed satellite. Analysis of the pieces' trajectory determined that the destruction of the satellite was "instantaneous and high-energy," Roscosmos said. 

The incident comes as Boeing remains under scrutiny for its manufacturing processes. on conducted by made headlines earlier this year. The manufacturer has also faced and . Two astronauts have been for months after an issue on the company's left the craft unable to transport people. Those are slated to come home in early 2025. 

Boeing reported a of more than $6 billion on Wednesday morning. Earlier in October, newly-installed said about would be cut. Tens of thousands of manufacturing employees are currently .