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NRO leveraging new tools to fuse, organize, and share more data, faster
Dr. Meink Mitchell Institute Schriever Spacepower Series
Oct. 17, 2024 - Dr. Troy Meink, NRO’s principal deputy director, left, speaks with Charles Galbreath,Senior

NRO driving “generational change” through innovation
CSIS NRO STORY
Oct. 3, 2024 - The National Reconnaissance Office is driving “generational change” as it develops innovative ways

Innovative outreach to business community key to expanding U.S. intelligence advantage
global aero summit 2024
Sept. 11, 2024 - Expanding the United States’ intelligence advantage depends on innovation – both in technology and

Innovation, partnership, and agility key to deterring threats in space, NRO director says at IC summit
INSA AFCEA summit
Aug. 29, 2024 - As Russia and China become more competitive and aggressive in space, the National Reconnaissance

NRO Director's Presentation at 2024 Small Satellite Conference
Dr. Scolese recorded a presentation video for the Small Satellite Conference held in Logan, Utah.
Aug. 13, 2024 - Dr. Scolese recorded a presentation video for the Small Satellite Conference. Watch Presentation on

U.S. must continue to innovate to maintain leadership in space, NRO director says
Aviation+Ascend at Caesars Forum on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Photo by David Becker)
July 30, 2024 - As the world grows increasingly dependent on space-based capabilities, it’s critical that the United

Meet Tech. Sgt. Jorge Lopez, NOC training manager
Tech Sgt Lopez
Sept. 29, 2023 - The NRO features members of the workforce in the "People of the NRO" series. Click to read

NRO & Space Force partner to launch SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission
NROL-107 Launch
Sept. 10, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE:NRO & Space Force partner to launch SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission.  Press Release

SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 press conference
NROL-107 Press Conference
Aug. 31, 2023 - SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 press conference August 28, 2023 ** Aug. 29 update: Following publication of

Tri-Seal Commercial Space Protection Framework
Tri-Seal
Aug. 31, 2023 - NGA, NRO, USSPACECOM plan for threats to commercial satellites Joint agreement outlines framework

DNRO provides keynote address at Space Symposium
NRO Space Symposium Banner
April 18, 2023 - Today DNRO Dr. Scolese gave a keynote address at the 38th annual Space Symposium. In his speech,

NROL Patch Descriptions for Patch Madness, Sweet 16
Patch Madness bracket_2023
March 21, 2023 - NROL Patch Descriptions for Patch Madness, Sweet 16

The story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory – part four
MOL Patch
Feb. 1, 2023 - Part Four of the story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory articleThis is the fourth and final story

Edwards appointed and confirmed as next NRO Inspector General
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
Dec. 23, 2022 - CHANTILLY, Va. – The Honorable Terrence Edwards has been appointed by President Biden and confirmed

The story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory – part three
Part 3 photo of MOL Launch
Dec. 19, 2022 - Part Three of the story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory articleThis is the third part about the

NRO-Vandenberg spends Military Appreciation Day on the gridiron
Military officers on the football field with football players
Dec. 7, 2022 - On Oct. 14, NRO Vandenberg (NROV) Commander Lt. Col. Matthew J. Hale headed a team of senior leaders

The story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory – part two
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
Nov. 28, 2022 - This is continuation of the story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL). Read part one

The story of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory – part one
Manned Orbiting Laboratory - part one
Nov. 3, 2022 - This is the opening segment in a running series telling the story of the Manned Orbiting

NRO Announces Commercial Radio Frequency Study Contract Awards
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
Sept. 28, 2022 - CHANTILLY, Va. – The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) today announced the award of six study

Vandenberg’s final Delta IV Heavy launch with NROL-91 mission
NROL-91
Sept. 25, 2022 - CHANTILLY, Va. – The National Reconnaissance Office—in partnership with the United Launch Alliance

Overcoming LGBTQI+ Discrimination in the Federal Civil Service
A History of LGBTQI+
June 9, 2022 - On April 27, 1953, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order 10450 – a broad order that dealt with

Maj. Sinn - People of the NRO
Maj. Sinn People of the NRO
May 26, 2022 - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month and NRO would like to highlight the work

NRO announces largest award of commercial imagery contracts
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
May 25, 2022 - CHANTILLY, Va. – The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) today announced the results of its

NRO successfully reuses SpaceX launch booster for first time with NROL-85 mission
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
April 17, 2022 - CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office successfully launched the NROL-85 mission aboard

NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese spoke with the House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Strategic Forces hearing on April 6
Dr. Chris Scolese and Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Ranking Member Rep. Doug Lamborn
April 11, 2022 - On Wednesday, April 6, NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese, gave his Statement for the Record (SFR) at

Have you heard of the “Blue Cube?"
Blue Cube
April 7, 2022 - Throughout its almost 50-year existence, few in the nation knew about the “Blue Cube” located in

Celebrating International Women's Day
Women's Day
March 8, 2022 - Today is International Women’s Day where we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political

Recognizing the first African American astronaut
Black History Month 2022
Feb. 22, 2022 - Talented and brilliant, Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. was the first African American selected for

Recognizing NRO's first Chief of Staff Mr. Garnett R. Stowe Jr.
Black History Month 2022
Feb. 15, 2022 - NRO continues to recognize Black History Month with Garnett R. Stowe, Jr., NRO’s first chief of

SSG guardians provide virtual presentations to students across the east coast
Photo of the news article for the SSG Evey News Story
Feb. 15, 2022 - Space Systems Group’s (SSG) Space Force Lt. Col. Christopher Evey and Capt. Sam O’Hair are inspiring

An interview with NRO’s First Chaplain
Black History Month 2022
Feb. 9, 2022 - During Black History Month NRO will recognize those who did it first starting with Col. Regina

Episode 11: Sitting Down with NROL-87 Mission Manager Emily Stanhouse
The NRO turned 60! To celebrate, The Dish sat down with 3 managers from the NRO's Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance (CSNR).  All NRO Podcasts are located under the News menu tab at the top of this page.
Jan. 26, 2022 - One of the coolest jobs at the NRO is being Mission Manager of a launch. In an exclusive interview

NRO director: Innovation is the key to America’s advantage in space
Dr. Chris Scolese
Dec. 6, 2021 - The National Reconnaissance Office has spent six decades developing the best space-based

NRO reaches an unprecedented financial management milestone
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
Dec. 2, 2021 - For the thirteenth year in a row, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) achieved an unmodified

NRO releases collection of previously classified documents, increases transparency
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
Nov. 16, 2021 - CHANTILLY, Va. – The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) today announced the declassification and

Thank You Veterans
Thank you Veteran's
Nov. 16, 2021 - Honoring All Who ServedClick here to watch the YouTube video

NRO releases Electro-Optical Commercial Layer RFP
NRO Press Release Default Graphic
Nov. 3, 2021 - On Nov. 3, NRO released the EOCL RFP. This moves the agency closer to delivering the next generation

NRO opens unclassified collaboration center
NRO opens unclassified collaboration center. (Photo from left: AFOSR Tech Advisor Dr. Van Blackwood, NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese, AS&T Director Dr. Susan Durham)
Nov. 2, 2021 - On Thursday, Oct. 28, NRO officially opened the CASTLE—The Center for Advancing Science, Technology,

NRO Director announces new commercial acquisition opportunity at GEOINT Symposium
DNRO GEOINT Symposium 2021 speech
Oct. 7, 2021 - The annual United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

NRO Celebrates 60 years
NRO 60th Anniversary Art Display
Sept. 23, 2021 - The NRO celebrated its 60th anniversary on Monday, Sept. 6. Throughout the year, the NRO has been

NRO remembers 9/11
This year marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks where 2,977 innocent lives were lost far too soon.  NRO honored the victims, to include Col. Charles E. Jones, Chandler R. Keller and Ruben S. Ornedo, all of whom had ties to the NRO.
Sept. 10, 2021 - This year marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks where 2,977 innocent lives were lost far

Director Scolese sits down with JJ Green from WTOP News
TARGET USA Director Scolese sits down with JJ Green from WTOP News
Sept. 9, 2021 - Director Scolese recently sat down with WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green for his

Director Scolese delivers keynote speech at 36th annual Space Symposium
On Aug. 24, Director Scolese delivered his keynote address on the main stage at the 36th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Aug. 24, 2021 - On Aug. 24, Director Scolese delivered his keynote address on the main stage at the 36th Annual

Schreiner takes command of ADF Colorado
ADF-C Assumption of Command Ceremony
Aug. 20, 2021 - AURORA, Co – Aerospace Data Facility Colorado (ADF-C) welcomed new leadership during the Assumption

NRO welcomes new deputy director, Maj. Gen. Donna Shipton
NRO Deputy Director and Commander of the Space Force Element Maj. Gen. Donna Shipton at Change of Command Ceremony Aug. 9 salutes USSF Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David Thompson.
Aug. 10, 2021 - Maj. Gen. Donna D. Shipton assumed command of the NRO Space Force Element and officially became the

Washington Space Business Roundtable hosts Dr. Scolese
Director Scolese prior to the Washington Space Business Roundtable July 20.
July 21, 2021 - Director Scolese was the keynote speaker at the virtual Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR)

Deputy Commander of NORAD visits NRO headquarters
Lieutenant General Alain Pelletier, Deputy Commander of The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) visits the headquarters of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). General Pelletier is pictured here with the Principal Deputy Director of the NRO, Dr. Troy E. Meink.
July 13, 2021 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Alain

Registration for the Director’s Innovation Initiative is open until August 11, 2021
NRO Innovation
June 28, 2021 - The Director’s Innovation Initiative (DII) is an annual NRO program that solicits proposals from the

NRO welcomes 2021 summer interns
NRO's second class of interns gather for a welcome photo.
June 25, 2021 - On June 7, interns from universities across the U.S. arrived at NRO headquarters to participate in

NRO returns to Virginia’s Space Coast with NROL-111
June 15, 2021 - CHANTILLY, Va. — Today the National Reconnaissance Office, in collaboration with U.S. Space Force’s