NRO Directors

Dr. Robert J. Hermann
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Research, Development, and Logistics, 1979-1981

Dr. Hermann was the major architect of the National Security Agency's expanded role in space reconnaissance. In addition, he advocated broadening the NRO's support to tactical military customers. Dr. Hermann was also responsible for establishing the Defense Reconnaissance Support Program.

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