FROM THE NRO ARCHIVES

2023 Releases

April 2023 Sunshine Week

• GENERAL BRADBURN'S LETTER ON ETHICS
• REVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL STATEMENTS AND TESTIMONY
• CIVIL USE OF CLASSIFIED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND PRODUCTS
• APPOINTMENT OF JAMES PLUMMER AS DNRO
• RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITE INFORMATION POLICY
• CIVIL APPLICATION OF NRO IMAGERY
• FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE QUALITY OF SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHY
• THE NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE PROGRAM BRIEFING TO THE HONORABLE ELLIOT RICHARDSON SECDEF
• COMPARISON OF THE NUMBERS OF U.S. AND USSR RECONNAISSANCE
• PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMAGERY COLLECTION IN THE 1980'S
• CHARTER FOR THE ADVANCED CONCEPTS ADVISORY GROUP
• REPORTING OF THE NRP LAUNCH ACTIVITIES
• OPERATIONS STATUS REPORT ON SATELLITES
• ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SIGINT OPS CENTER (NSOC)
• ISSUE HOW SHOULD ARGO FUNCTION BE CARRIED OUT NOW THAT OST IS OUT OF BUSINESS
• STUDY ON SATELLITE COMMAND AND CONTROL OF UNITED STATES SATELLITES
• SIGINT SATELLITE OPERATIONS
• NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE PROGRAM, GENERAL INFORMATION

2022 Releases 

March 2022 Sunshine Week 

• CANADIAN PROPOSED REGISTRATION CONVENTION 
• STUDY ON UTILIZATION OF SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHY REPORT 
• DISCUSSION OF SPY SATELLITE PROGRAMS 
• ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO THE US OUTER SPACE DELEGATION 
• DNRO RESPONSE TO SPEECH BY SEN HUMPHREY ON THE SPACE PROGRAM 
• UN DELEGATION 
• FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STAFF 
• IN THE EVENT US RECONNAISSANCE SATELLITES ARE ATTACKED 
• UN ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO THE NRO 
• US AND SOVIET ANTISATELLITE CAPABILITIES 
• WHITE PAPER ON CRISIS RECONNAISSANCE 
• SPACE DEBRIS IN NORTH DAKOTA 
• STUDY ON UTILIZATION OF SATELLITE PHOTOGRAPHY 
• INTERFERENCE WITH US SATELLITES 
• TASKING OF SIGINT SATELLITES 
• FACT OF SATELLITE RECONNAISSANCE 
• OUTSIDE PARTICIPATION IN THE REVIEW, ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT OF NRP RESOURCES

2020 Releases

March 2020

• TAGBOARD Operational Planning
• TAGBOARD Mission
• TAGBOARD Operational Missions
• Meeting of the 303 Committee, September 23
• Quick-Response Capability for Sino-Soviet Border Coverage
• NRO Documents for the 303 Committee
• Air Reconnaissance of South China
• Meeting with Dave Packard, October 8
• November 12 Meeting of the 303 Committee
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 11 March 1969
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 25 March 1969
• Telephonic Approvals by the 303 Committee
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 29 April 1969
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 15 July 1969
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 7 August 1969
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 23 September 1969
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 30 September 1969
• Approval by Higher Authority of Two SR-71 Overflights
• Director's Report to the  NRP Executive Committee on the FY 1970 Program
• IDEALIST/TACKLE Mission Planning and Alerting Procedures
• Limitations on Release of Information Concerning Weapon Systems
• Correction to Satellite Image-Forming Reconnaissance Systems with Near Real-Time Return of Imagery
• FY 1969 Funding for Readout Technology
• Meeting of Land Panel, April 24 and 25
• Read Out Discussions with ITEK
• Analysis of NRO Program
• Meeting with Don Steininger, May 15, 1969 to Review the Land Panel
• Meeting with John Crowley of Friday, May 16, 1969
• Meeting with Secretary Laird, Saturday, May 17
• Meeting with David Packard, 27 May 1969
• North American Aviation Responsibilities
• Meeting with Mr. Kearton of Lockheed Regarding: A Study for Crisis Reaction
• Bob Froehlke's Proposal on Defense Intelligence
• Meeting with Dr. Steininger Regarding the Follow-on to MOL
• Visit of Kelly Johnson of Lockheed
• Visit of Mr. Paul Visher, Hughes Aircraft Co.
• Notes on the Meeting of June 20 Executive Committee
• Meeting with General O'Neil Regarding SAMSO
• Meeting with the DIA on the Requirement for the SI Camera
• Status Report on TAGBOARD
• Further Conversation with Mr. Katz About Large Scale Mapping
• Critical Review of the Utility of Various Intelligence Activities
• Planning for Our Future Photographic Reconnaissance Systems
• Luncheon Meeting with Chairman Miller, Members Teague, Karth, Daddario & Brown
• Studies of Reconnaissance Projects
• Intelligence Program Management
• Mr. Denny's Letter on Relaxations In the Talent-Keyhole System
• Disclosure of U.S. Satellite Reconnaissance Activities
• Planning Factors for the Exploitation of Reconnaissance Imagery
• Draft Memorandum of Oncoming KH-9 System
• Satellite Camera Manuals - Security Policies
• International Space Cooperation Committee
• Response to Dr. Tucker's Comments on An Anti-Satellite Capability
• Impact of Collateral MIRV Test Bans on Satellite Intelligence Collection Systems
• Verification Working Group Meeting, October 7
• SALT Progress Report
• Review and Comments on the Draft Report of the Verification Study
• Comments on Verification Team Reports
• Possible Consequences for Intelligence Capabilities of Revealing Detection of a Violation
• SALT Talking Paper Regarding Security and Policy Considerations
• Background Material for  ExCom Meeting of August 7
• TAGBOARD Operations and Role Clarification
• SR-71 Overflight of North Korea
• Call From Regarding Declassification of the Recovery Group Film
• Titling of HEXAGON Film Approval by John McLucas
• Broadening the Availability of Satellite Reconnaissance Policy Information
• Secretary of Navy Issue on DOD Space Efforts
• Comments on Draft Position Paper - "Liability Convention"
• Comments on State Dept Draft Study
• Confirmation of Return of Platinum to GSA
• Delivery of Platinum to GSA
• Return of Platinum to GSA
• Decision As to How to Dispose of Materials In Toledo
• Gambit Command Systems for Vehicles 25, 26, and 27
• Queries Concerning Other Than Ge Strike Problems and Potential Problems
• Strike Impact on Gambit Launches
• Impact of the Strike At GE
• Request for Removal of Materials
• Status of Gambit/HEXAGON Flights During GE/AED Strike Walk-Out
• G/AED Strike Input
• Proposed Personal Services Contract with Dr. Aden Meinel
• Possible Armed Services Procurement Regulations (ASPR) Conflict
• Incentive Contracting Philosophy
• A Specialized Incentive Contract Structure for Satellite Projects
• Specialized Incentive Contract Structure for Satellite Projects
• Redelegation  of Procurement Authority
• Delegation of Authority to Director, NRO
• Appointment of Dr. McLucas As Director of the NRO
• Determination of the Industrial Priority for Project
• Support of Value Engineering
• Comments on "Let Aircraft Make Earth Resources Surveys"
• Naval Oceanographic office Participation In An ARGO Subcommittee
• ARGO Working Group on Marine Sciences
• ARGO Steering Committee Proposal for A Subgroup to Investigate the Use of Satellites
• Defining the Needs of Civil Agencies for Satellite Photography
• Inspection by Satellite for A Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
• NRO Annex to the STG Report
• Dr. DuBridge's Comments on the NRO Annex to the Space Task Group Report
• Revisions to the NRP Annex to the STG Report
• NRP Annex to the Space Task Group Report
• 303 Committee Discussion About the NRP Annex to the STG Report
• NRP Annex to the STG Report, October 3, 1969
• The National Reconnaissance Program
• National Reconnaissance Program Annex to Space Task Group Report
• President Nixon Has formed A Special Task Group to Review the Nation's Space Objectives
• MC&G Annex to STG Document
• Meeting Number 11 Space Technology Advisory Group - Review of NRO Annex to STG Report
• MC&G Contribution to Objective I of STG Program Opportunities
• NRO Paper on Satellite Reconnaissance for Use At the STG Level
• Staff Analysis Function
• The NRO Staff and Airborne Reconnaissance Projects
• JCS Paper, "Air Reconnaissance"
• JCS Paper, "Program Concept" for Assuming Responsibility for TAGBOARD
• OSD Management of Intelligence
• OSD Management of Intelligence Programs
• Memo Giving Dr. McLucas Authority Over SAFSS and SAFSP
• Intelligence Program Management
• HEXAGON Program Management Plan
• HEXAGON Software Programs
• Replacement of U-2S with SR-71s for Cuban Overflight
• Delegation of Procurement Authority
• Revision of SAFO 116.1
• NASA-FCIC 3" Camera Contract
• Extract From the Annex to the Space Task Group Report - The National Reconnaissance Program
• DIA Talent Information Letter No. 10
• ExCom Meeting - 2 April 1969
• Satellite Camera Manuals
• <Sanitized> Satellite System
• List of Possible Discussion topics At the June 20 ExCom Meeting
• Notes on the Meeting of June 20 Executive Committee
• ExCom and the Arms Control Satellite
• SALT Talking Paper
• Executive Committee Consideration of SALT on Thursday, August 7
• Background Material for ExCom Meeting of August 7
• Revision of ExCom M-17, August 7, 1969
• Guidelines for NASA Earth-Sensing Activity
• Comments on NASA Earth-Sensing Activity Guidelines
• Preparation for ExCom Meeting of November 25, 1969
• 25 November 1969 ExCom Decisions
• Discussion with Secretary Packard, 30 Dec 69
• Assignment of Dr. F Robert Naka
• NRO Responsibilities for NRP Air Vehicle Reconnaissance Projects
• Organization of the NRO
• State Dept Proposal for Handling the Subj of Satellite Reconnaissance In Future SALT Talks
• AFSCF FY 1970 Financial Plan, FY 1971 Budget Estimate, and 5 Year Plan
• Conduct of Visit to Black SAFSP Programs
• Range Ship Support
• The National Intelligence Resources Board (NIRB)
• BOB Request for NRL Briefing
• Luncheon Meeting with BOB Representatives
• Discussions at ITEK About the HEXAGON SI Camera and the CORONA Program
• FY 1970 Intelligence Program Savings
• HEXAGON Termination
• Request  BOB Visits to Be Held In Staff and Comptroller offices
• Color Photography for Satellite Reconnaissance
• NRO Cost Assessment of the BOB Mix Options
• MOL and HEXAGON Termination
• BOB Study, "Defense Intelligence Program Management"
• Review of the Final Draft of the Project Management Guidance
• ASD/A Memorandum, "Intelligence Resources Management"
• Management of DOD Intelligence Resources
• Tentative Report on Defense Intelligence
• Comptroller Comments on "Tentative Report on Defense Intelligence"
• Bob Froehlke's Proposal on Defense Intelligence
• Our Respective Views on Military Intelligence
• Responsibilities for Intelligence In the Department of Defense
• Meeting on DOD Intelligence Reorganization on August 1, 1969
• Comments on Mr. Froehlke's Memos on the CDIP/CDIRIS
• Our Relationships with Mr. Froehlke
• Additional 5% Reduction In FY 71 Funding & Handling of  the FYDP
• Friday Morning Breakfast Meeting About A Budget Cutting Exercise
• Meeting of the Land Panel and Related Issues
• NASA Visit to Perkin Elmer and ITEK
• Guidelines for Study of the CORONA ERS Role
• NASA/CORONA Meeting, Possibility of NASA Using the CORONA System
• Meeting with NASA on the CORONA System
• Meeting to Discuss CORONA Application to ERS
• Request by ITEK for Unsolicited Briefing to HEXAGON-3 Cleared Personnel
• Comments on NSAM 156 Committee and NASA Releasing Data
• Guidelines for NASA Earth-Sensing Activity
• BOB Question Concerning ATS C&D
• Guidelines for NASA Earth-Sensing Activity
• NRO Camera Manuals - KH-4B, KH-8, and KH-9
• NASA Initiative In Strategic Arms Limitation
• Query From Houston MOL Field Office Re GEMINI Experiment Classification
• Single Governmental Focal Point for Space Activities
• Applicability of the MOL Developed Optical Technology and Facility
• Documents for Jason Committee
• 3 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Bringing Back Pictures From Space
• Delegation of Procurement Authority
• Request for 35 Additional TK Billets & Exposure of AFSPPF Personnel
• Delegation of Authority to Director, NRO to Dr. John L. McLucas
• Possible Administrative Realignment of the AFSPPF
• AFSPPF Administration
• Approach to Concerns of Essential Elements of the AFSPPF
• Administrative Practices for Communications with DIAXX
• ARGO Sponsored Civil Agency Requests for High Altitude Photography of the US
• West Coast Imagery Collection Exploitation Orientation Trip
• Notes for Meeting with ACDA on ESL's Effort In Arms Limitation Verification
• Naval Oceanographic Office Participation In An ARGO Subcommittee
• OSD Management of Intelligence Programs
• Defense Intelligence Report - Final
• Responsibilities for Intelligence In the Department of Defense
• Visit by DDR&E
• Approval for Members on A Subpanel on Intelligence to the Fitzhugh Blue Ribbon Defense Panel
• NRO Organization
• Vulnerable Reconnaissance Study
• Proposed Launching Schedule
• Management of Intelligence
• Comments on State Department Draft Study
• NRO Aircraft Flights and APOLLO 9
• Broadening the Availability of Satellite Reconnaissance Policy Information
• Answers to Four Problems for General Smart
• Meeting with Dave Packard, October 8
• Guidelines for NASA Activity In Earth Sensing
• NASA-NRO Earth-Sensing Matters
• DOD Membership In the Survey Applications Coordinating Committee
• Telephone Conversation From Messrs <Sanitized> and Krueger
• Final Draft of the <Sanitized> Elint Resources Paper
• Security Handling of Covert Satellite SIGINT Collection Projects
• BYEMAN Industrial Security Handling of COMINT Materials
• Manpower Audit and Work force Study
• Memo for SAFSP Additional Special Security officers
• Memo for SAFSP Additional Special Security officers
• Memo for SAFSP Additional Special Security officers
• Memo SS-3 Roles and Responsibilities
• Memo for Raymond D. Rose Re: Security Orientation
• Capt. Kaiser Press Package
• Draft-NASA DOD Interface Ref Sts
• Studies of Reconnaissance Projects
• Memo to Robert C. Seamans, Jr. NASA's Long Range Planning
• Letter to John L. McLucas About the Study on the Effectiveness of ABM Collection
• Memo to John Crowley, CIA, Re: Transmittal of Documents Pertaining to the Fubini Panel
• Report to Dr. McLucas Re: HEXAGON Review Committee.
• Memo to Richard Helms, DCI, BOB Cost Data
• HEXAGON Software Programs
• NRP, National Program Manages and Operated Satellites, Aircraft and Drones
• GAMBIT Mission 4323- North Korean Targets
• Memo for Dr. McLucas Re: Mr. Denney's Letter on Relaxations In the TALENT-KEYHOLE System
• Memo for General Berg Launching History
• Letter to AFSC Re. Interpretation Under AFR 205-23
• Data Relay Satellite Support to the NRO
• Memo for Dr. McLucas Re. <Sanitized> Readout
• Invasion of Czechoslovakia
• Proposed Program Security Classification Guide
• System Comparison of USAF Program 417 and NASA TIROS Satellite
• Program Number Change on 417
• Article Aviation Watch A & Space Technology-Industry Observer Releasing 417 Program
• Annex 5 to Air force Information Plan 63-6, Titan III
• NRO Responsibilities for NRP Air Vehicle Reconnaissance Projects
• Maintain Reconnaissance Capability to Collect Overt Photographic and Electronic Intelligence
• Consolidation of CIA and SAC U-2 Fleet
• Recommendation for the Retention of the CIA Idealist Program
• Idealist U-2 High Altitude Photo and ELINT Aircraft
• Idealist Characteristics Idealist Camera Systems
• History of Manned Reconnaissance Aircraft Programs
• 303 Committee Actions Affecting NRO Programs
• Recommendation for the Retention of the CIA IDEALIST Program
• Minutes of the Meeting of the 303 Committee, 12 20 1969
• Minutes of the 303 Committee, 23 Dec. 1969
• Briefing to Senators Anderson and Smith on the NRO
• Briefing of House Armed Services Committee
• Replacement of U-2's with SR-71's for Cuban Overflight
• Cuban Overflight
• State Department Proposal for Handling the Subject of Satellite Reconnaissance
• Proposals for NAC Discussion
• Meeting with Johnny Foster on May 16, 1969 Re. Satellite-Borne Radar
• Guidance for Public Affairs Launch Procedures At the Eastern Test Range (ETR)
• Security and Public Information Policy for Military Space Launchings From the ETR
• Minutes of HEXAGON Portion of the ExCom Meeting of 20 June 1969
• NRO Comments on Proposed Agenda for ExCom Meeting
• NRP SALT Implications At ExCom Meeting on August 7
• Background Material ExCom Meeting on August 7, 1969
• Executive Committee Consideration of SALT on Thursday, August 7
• Report of the HEXAGON Review Committee. Attch, Report of the HEXAGON Review Committee
• The Adequacy of the CORONA/HEXAGON Overlap
• HEXAGON Concerns
• Note From Dr. McLucas on NRO Programs
• Discussion with Secretary Packard, 30 December 69. on HEXAGON
• Director's Report to the NRP Executive Committee
• Conversation with Dave Packard on Ways of Replacing the Reconnaissance off North Korea

2019 Releases

August 2019

• NRO Staff Action in Support of SAFSP
• Control of Launching Information on NRP Programs
• ARGO Steering Committee Meeting 10 June 1968
• Further Notes on NSAM 156 Arms Control Paper
• Response to memo by Mr. Bohlen for NSAM 156 Group Consideration
• Disarmament Aspects of Satellite Reconnaissance Policy Draft Report for NSAM 156 Committee
• ACDA Proposed Guidance on the Handling of Satellite Reconnaissance Policy with Regard to the Strategic Missile Talks
• Memo for Mr. Nitze Regarding "Closed" Launch Announcement for Classified Payloads at Cape Kennedy
• APOLLO Applications Program (AAP) Presentation to PSAC/STAC
• Report to the President's FIAB on the NRP January 1 to June 30, 1968
• Congressional Contact With Chairman Mahon, Rep. Bow and Lipscomb of the House Committee on Appropriations
• Functions of Deputy for Space
• Staff Responsibilities for the Titan IIIM Program
• NASA Plan for Interagency Review of APOLLO 6 Maurer Photography
• Plans for Use of TALENT/KEYHOLE Data by the United States Geological Survey
• Anti-Satellite Capability
• BYEMAN Clearances and Data for DIA's EMPAC System
• Security of Classified Information
• Plans for Developing an Understanding of Satellite Observation Policy in Other Government Agencies
• Recommendation G, of a Report Forwarded by DCI to the NSAM 156 Ad Hoc Committee
• Comments on Making the Fact of Spying UNCLASSIFIED
• NRO Suggestions for Transition Paper
• Target-Oriented Display (TOD)
• Request for Satellite Orbital Data
• Comments on Col. Rall's Draft of the MC&G Working Group Paper to COMIREX on Processing
• Meeting in Mr. Kirk's Office, DD/R&E, Concerning the Definition of Outer Space Problem
• Questions and Answers on the Astronaut Assistance Agreement
• New Media Coverage of NASA Launches from VAFB
• Range Ship support for NRP Recovery Operations, November 20, 1968
• Range Ship support for NRP Recovery Operations, September 27, 1968
• Range Ship support for Recovery Operations
• General Support of DoD/NASA R&D Experiments
• Foreign Clearances for the 6594th Test Group Aircraft
• AFWTR Range Ships - LONGVIEW and SUNNYVALE
• Foreign Clearances for the 6594th Test Group
• Notes Regarding Foreign Clearances for Recovery Aircraft
• Foreign Clearances for Certain Strategic Airfields
• Comments on 100th THOR Launch News Release
• DoD Directive Regarding Launching from Cape Kennedy in the Future Will Be Conducted under "Closed Launch"
• Encryption of NRP Satellite Systems
• Encryption Devices
• Study Relating to Locating of a Safe Harbor of Refuge on Vandenberg, ARB, California
• Joint AFWTR/1st Strategic Aerospace Division Study to Establish a Harbor of Refuge
• Memorandum of Understanding Between DoD and NASA Concerning the Manned Space Flight Program
• Information Policy on Termination of the Lunar Mapping and Survey System
• Soviet Attitude Toward Earth Resources Survey by Satellite
• Outline of the Prepared Statement Examining the Earth Resources Surveillance Program
• NASA's Geodetic Satellite Program
• APOLLO 6 Satellite Photography
• Photographic Aspects of NASA Manned Space Flight Missions
• Talking Paper on the Aerospace Daily Article on Earth Surveillance
• APOLLO Applications Program
• Review of the National Geodetic Satellite Program
• DoD Policy on NASA's On-Orbit Astronomical Experiments
• Up-dating the Vance Memorandum on DoD Satellite-Borne Earth Sensing Activities
• Assignment of Air Force Personnel to NASA
• Working Arrangements with General Smart's Office
• Proposed In-House Policy Statement on Satellite Observation
• Project Van Winkle
• Position Paper on the Impact On Earth Resources Program May Have on the National Recon
• Project Argo
• Initial Thoughts on Proposed Earth Resources Paper
• Requests for Occupational Deferments
• Proposed Transfer of SAFSP and SAFSS to AFSC
• Project Crested Rooster
• A Scheme For Handling the Deferment Actions at EKC
• The Proper Location of The SAFSS/SP
• Requests for Occupational Deferments
• SAFSP Launch Pad Status as of 1 Sep 68
• Background Information on the Misuse of the Data Provided the DIA
• Interim Report - DIA/NRO Cost Request
• Request for Release of NRP Cost Figures for EMPAC
• Request for BYMAN Billet
• Tour Length of Personnel from Other Agencies Assigned to NSA or to the NRO Staff
• The Positive Value of Joint NRO-NSA Satellite Operations
• Space Council Meeting, 14 February 1968
• Army/Navy Liaison Officer Billets in the NRO
• Response to Acting Secretary Baird's Letter to Mr. Nitze
• A Cursory Review of the Evolution of the SOC
• Report of Discussions on the  Strategic Arms Race
• Methods and Procedures for Considering the Costs of Alternative Intelligence Collection
• COMIREX Participation in the Field of MC&G
• Paper Mapping from Satellite Photography By Dr. Doyle
• Likely Agenda Items For the Newell Visit
• Notes on Goddard Space Center's "Earth Resources Technology Satellite Study" Memo
• Implementation of OPIC Agreements
• COMSEC Surveillance Survey of 6595 ATW
• NRO Command and Control Communications System
• The NRO Switching Center
• NRO Switching Center
• The NRO Command and Control Switching Center
• Reports and Briefings on How GAMBIT Is Doing
• NBC Space Special
• ETR Information and Security Procedures and Practices
• Release of Illustrations of the YF-12A
• Tour of Irvine Air Chute Co., Inc.
• Irving Chute Co, Gardena, California Facility
• Irving Air Chute Co. Inc. / Security Incident
• Problem of Quality Control With Possible Security Ramifications At Irving Chute Facility
• Latent Imagery and Security Problems Associated With the Disposal of Reconnaissance Film
• Clarification of COMIREX-D-2.7/5 for British
• Sanitization of KH Photography for Use in Korea
• Contingency Plan for U-2 Reconnaissance of Cambodia
• Deputy Secretary of Defense Directive on DoD Satellite-Borne Earth Sensing Activities
• Plan For Executing the Satellite Operations Center Responsibilities
• SOC Functions and Operational Procedures, Both Current and Contemplated
• Department of Defense Satellite-Borne Earth Sensing Activities
• Department of Defense Satellite-Borne Earth Sensing and Space Shuttle Planning Activities
• Disarmament Aspects of Satellite Reconnaissance Policy
• Briefing of Mgen John Goshorn, Director DCAS into the Organization and NRO Projects
• Security Problems for Defense Contract Administration Services (DCAS)
• Plans for Developing An Understanding of Satellite Observation Policy in Other Government
• SOC Functional Responsibilities
• OSD Study of DoD Requirements for Satellite Photography
• Establishment of the Reconnaissance Planning Group (Reber Group)
• Terms of Reference Special Study Group on the US Signals intelligence (SIGINT) Effort
• Increasing Participation in the Review, Analysis and Management of NRP Matters By Outside Agencies
• Organization and Functions Chart Book, AF Satellite Control Facility
• Requirement for Photographic Reconnaissance in the Event US Satellites are Attacked
• Space Material Collection
• Cable Message Regarding Project MOONDUST
• Detailed Results of Operation MOONDUST
• Fundamentals of Aerial Recovery
• US Space Capsule Piece Taken By King Faisal
• Solar Radiation VI Experiment
• National Policy in Several Areas of Geodesy
• Meeting Excerpt Regarding APOLLO 6 Flight Photography
• 303 Committee Paper on APOLLO 6 Photography
• NASA's Plans For Handling the Photographic Aspects of the APOLLO 6 Mission
• NASA's Plans For Obtaining Photography of the Earth from the APOLLO 7 Mission

March 2019

• Memo to General Walker on AC-71 Oversight Board Meeting, 23 December 1992
• CORONA Mission 1101-2: Baltimore, MD, 25 September 1967
• CORONA Mission 1101-2: Washington, DC, 25 September 1967
• Analysis Related to the Hughes Gyrostat System, 1 December 1967
• Revised FY 1969 Budgets, 5 September 1967
• FY 1969 Budget Summary, 1 January 1969
• KH-4 Mission 1042-1 Photographic Interpretation Report, 17 June 1967
• KH-4 Mission 1042-1 Photographic Interpretation Report: Middle East Edition, 6 June 1967
• KH-4 Mission 1042-1 Photographic Interpretation Report: South China and North Vietnam, 17 June 1967

2018 Releases

• Thompson Committee Meeting
• Role of the DDNRO
• Recommendation No.7 of the NSAM 156 Ad Hoc Committee Report
• The National Tasking Plan for the Exploration of Multi-Sensor Imagery
• Protection of Satellite Reconnaissance Programs
• NASA-Navoceano Spacecraft Oceanography Project Annual Report
• Information Policy Regarding LM&SS System Development
• Establishment of a Directorate of Space
• Potential Use of Satellite Borne Sensors for Earth Resources and Economic Surveys
• A Specialized Incentive Contract Structure for Satellite Projects
• Reconnaissance Under JCS Management
• SAFSP/SOC Interface Agreement
• The Handling of Certain Types of NRP Information Relevant Especially to the Photographic Interpretation Agencies
• Alexander Flax Approval for Incentives for Satellite Programs
• Industrial Byeman Security Manual
• Industrial Byeman Manual
• Recommendation #7 of the NSAM 156 Ad Hoc Committee's Report of July 11, 1966
• Decontrol and Downgrading of Satellite Photography
• United States Intelligence Board Meeting April 27, 1967
• Incentives for Satellite Projects
• Reorganization of the Satellite Operations Center
• Corona-Hexagon Operations
• Disclosure of 'the Fact of' Satellite Reconnaissance at the Secret Level
• Definition of Outer Space
• Overseas Handling, Processing and Reporting on Photographic Reconnaissance Missions
• Decontrol of 'the Fact of' Satellite Reconnaissance
• Memorandum for Dr. Flax on the Decontrol and Downgrading of Satellite Photography
• Draft Letter to Helms on Decontrol and Downgrading of Satellite Photography
• MFR From Col. Paul Worthman on Disclosure of "The Fact of" Satellite Reconnaissance
• Visit by Vice President to NPIC on 25 July
• Security and Space Reconnaissance
• Rand and the NRO
• Collection Requirements
• Security Criteria for NRP Equipment Which Might Be Made Available to NASA
• The NRO/DIA/NPIC Interface
• Satellite Box Score as of 0900Z, 23 Oct 67
• Recommendation #7 of the NSAM 156 Ad Hoc Committee on the Use of NRP Equipment Available to NASA
• Agreement on Assistance to and Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
• Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
• MSFPC Agenda Item No. 3A
• Memorandum for Major L.J. Mccarthy on Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects
• Agreement on the Return of Astronauts and Space Vehicles (A&R Agreement)
• MFR on Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts, and the Return of Objects
• ISA Disclosure Initiative
• Memo to Dr. Flax on Meeting with Messrs. Warnke and Halperin
• Combined Earth Resources Estimating Systems (CERES) A Strategic Outline
• Space Applications Summer Study 1967 Interim Report Volume 2
• BOB Proposal for Study of Gambit III Launch Schedule
• State Department Resource Survey Satellite Initiative
• What the National Reconnaissance Program Is

2017 Releases

• Assets for Crisis Management
• Deferring of NRP Funds
• Transfer of Space Vehicle Recovery Mission
• Request for Platinum
• Relationship of Eastman Kodak Company to the National Reconnaissance Program
• SOC Reorganization
• Request for Authority to Use Incentive Features
• Special Incentives for Satellite Programs
• OXCART Deployment Interval
• OXCART Deployment Proposal
• ISINGLASS Research and Development Program
• Public Info Handling of the Titan IIIC Space Launches from Cape Kennedy During 1966
• Defense Communications Satellite Program Security Procedures and Classification Guide
• Draft Memo on New General Search and Surveillance System
• TWX to Flax Re HELIX Program
• HELIX Program Proposals
• Political and Security Aspects of Non-Military Applications of Satellite Earth-Sensing
• Disclosure of U.S. Satellite Reconnaissance
• Rostow Proposal for Disclosure of Satellite Recon Capabilities
• Evaluation of the Impact of the Proposed NASA Earth Resources Survey Program on the National Reconnaissance Program
• Political Aspects of Disclosure of Space Reconnaissance Capabilities
• Reactions to Proposal on New General Search System
• Effectiveness of Photographic Reconnaissance Missions
• Problems Involved in Transition from A-12 to SR-71
• Proposed Changes in the Scope of BYEMAN and TK Systems
• DOD Participation in NASA Earth Sensing Programs
• Identification of NRP Info Handled in Other Than BYEMAN Channels
• Memo for Director of Security/CIA Re Identification of NRP Info Handled in Other Than BYEMAN Channels
• Soviet Public Statements on US and USSR Space Technology Since 1962
• U-2R Management Plan and Organizational Responsibilities
• Future Threats to Satellites and Possible Reactions
• Release of New Item - Poppy Satellite Collision
• Fact Book for Ad Hoc Committee Activities
• Consideration of Various Sensor Platforms for the NASA Multiband Synoptic Photo Experiment Program
• Procedure for the Conduct of the NASA Earth Resources Survey Program
• Briefing of NASA Officials
• Report Of NSAM-156 Committee on Political and Security Aspects of Non-Military Applications of Satellite Earth Sensing
• Management Plan Organizational Responsibilities for New General Search and Surveillance Sat System
• Requirement for a Geodetic Map of the Globe
• Review of U-2 Aircraft to Meet Anticipated Needs
• Request for Authority to Use Special Incentive Features
• Corona Launch Configuration
• New General Search and Surveillance Satellite System
• DOD Response to NASA Activities in Satellite Reconnaissance

2015 Releases

• NRO Communications Plan: 8/2/65
• Responsibilities of the NRO Communications Staff Officer and NRO Executive Officer: 5/27/648/2/65
• Handling of USIB/COMOR Documents: 4/20/64
• Responsibilities of the Staff: 4/6/64
• Responsibilities of the Deputy for Satellite Operations: 1964
• Responsibilities of the CORONA Branch: 1964
• Responsibilities of the GAMBIT Branch: 1964
• XX Branches Responsibilities: 1964
• Responsibilities of the Intelligence Section: 1964
• Responsibilities of the Weather Section: 1964
• Responsibilities of the Satellite Operations Section: 1964
• Responsibilities of the Communications Section: 1964
• Responsibilities of the Administrative Section: 1964
• USIB Agenda: 3/25/64
• Project Briefings: 2/5/64
• USIB/COMOR Interface: 12/3/63
• Memorandum for the PFIAB: 9/13/63
• Memorandum for the Director, NRO: 3/27/63
• Relationship between the NRO and the COMOR: 2/27/63
• COMOR Overview: 1963
• Relationship between the NRO and the USIB: 1962
• Manning for NRO Satellite Operations Office: 9/26/62
• Frequency of CORONA Missions: 3/13/65
• Legal Authorities for the NRO: 1965
• Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship: 5/2/46
• Development Branch Activity Report, 25-29 January 1960: 2/2/60
• The 14 April 1956 Overflight of Noril'sk, U.S.S.R.: 8/30/03
• Develop NRO Long Range Strategy: 4/30/87
• NRO Restructuring Overview: 12/1/88
• Director, Program A Perspective: 11/1/88
• Titan IV/Centaur Launch Complex: 5/1/90
• Light Management Plan, Launch Complex 41: 2/15/90
• Environmental Impact Analysis Process, Titan IV/Centaur Launch Complex: 3/1/90
• Environmental Impact Analysis Process, Titan IV/Solid Rocket Motor Upgrade Program: 2/1/90
• Environmental Impact Analysis Process, Titan IV/Solid Rocket Motor Upgrade Program, Volume III: 8/1/90
• Study Refinements in Applications of Microdensitometer Data: 11/1/65
• Performance Comparison Test Plan for Mann-data Microdensitometer versus Kodak Model 5 Microdensitometer: 10/20/65
• Procedures of the Handling of TALENT-KEYHOLE Materials: 8/22/60
• TALENT-KEYHOLE Certification Plans: 8/27/60
• Categories of Billets Planned for TALENT-KEYHOLE Certification: 8/26/60
• Proposed Expansion of Billets for the Exploitation and Use of TALENT-KEYHOLE Materials and Information: 9/14/
• Amendment to "Proposed Expansion of Billets for the Exploitation and Use of TALENT-KEYHOLE Materials and Information": 10/14/60
• Proposed Additional Billets for the TALENT-KEYHOLE Security System: 10/19/60
• Visual-TALENT Coverage of the USSR in Relation to Soviet ICBM Deployment: 7/11/60
• Belgium: Proposal for a Convention on the Unification of Certain Rules Governing Liability for Damage Caused by Space Devices: 10/1/64
• USSR Revised Draft on the Rescue of Astronauts and Spaceships in the Event of Accident or Emergency Landing: 1964
• Whether and How the US Should Seek to "Legitimize" and to Disclose Further Its Satellite Reconnaissance Capability: 11/9/64
• ISA Project No. 2: 12/7/64
• US Plans to Use Space for Strategic Actions: 1/14/65
• Space Technology and National Security, Some Evolving Issues: 3/12/65
• US Recovery Support for Soviet Manned Space Flights: 4/19/65
• From Robert McNamara, US Emergency Recovery Support for Soviet Manned Space Flights: 5/12/65
• Status of US-USSR Bilateral Negotiations: 6/11/65
• DoD Representation on the US Delegation to the UN Outer Space Committee Meeting: 9/9/65
• Outer Space Liability Agreement: 9/10/65
• Outer Space Meetings-MOL or Gemini Issues: 9/19/65
• Outer Space-Assistance & Return: 9/18/65
• Outer Space: 9/22/65
• Report to the US Delegation to the Legal Subcommittee to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: 10/1/65
• Fall 1965 Meeting of the Legal Subcommittee of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: 10/22/65
• Soviet Orbital Rockets: 12/8/65
• Report on National Space Law Seminar: 3/16/66
• International Aspects of Space Applications: 2/28/66
• Space Law: 3/18/66
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