U.S. ExIm prepares possible seizure of Bulgarian satellite over loan nonpayment

(SpaceIntel Report, Potomac, 11 January 2021) The U.S. Export-Import Bank is preparing a possible seizure of the Bulgaria Sat 1 telecommunications satellite, in orbit since 2017, following the owner’s inability to reimburse an Ex-Im loan of $150.5 million. The bank, which is the U.S. export-credit agency, has put out requests for candidates who would advise the bank on how to “maximize recovery on its loan by finding a strategic buyer of the company assets,” the bank said.

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