Feb. 12, 2026

Maj. Gen. Povak speaks at NSSA DISC; announces latest commercial contracts

Reston, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office is always looking for innovative ways to leverage commercial technologies that can expand its capabilities on orbit and enhance its national security mission, Maj. Gen. Christopher Povak, deputy director of the NRO, said Tuesday.

Jan. 28, 2026

Declassifying JUMPSEAT: an American pioneer in space

The director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) recently declassified the existence of JUMPSEAT: the United States’ first-generation, highly elliptical orbit (HEO) signals-collection satellite.

Dec. 3, 2025

NRO at “precipice of a major transformation,” DDNRO tells industry forum

ARLINGTON, VA — The NRO is at the “precipice of a major transformation,” modernizing its entire space and ground infrastructure now and over the next decade...

Nov. 20, 2025

NRO embraces evolution of commercial partnerships amid “incredible technological revolution”

WASHINGTON, DC — The NRO is working to develop the best systems that will give the best information possible to policymakers, intelligence analysts, and warfighters.

Sept. 19, 2025

Director Scolese highlights NRO’s efforts to accelerate innovation

National Harbor, Md. — NRO is leveraging innovation to accelerate the delivery of space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...

Aug. 14, 2025

NRO's Critical Role in Apollo 11's Safe Return from the Moon (1969)

On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on Earth's only natural satellite...

June 18, 2025

Director Speaks to Leading in Space Through Speed, Innovation, and Partnerships

NRO Director Chris Scolese highlighted speed, innovation, and strong partnerships as keys to the NRO’s success in a June 18 address to the Maryland Space Business Roundtable.Addressing an audience of more than 250 professionals from industry, government, and academia, Scolese discussed how the NRO is leveraging partnerships to manage the challenges

June 17, 2025

NRO honors two Pioneers of National Reconnaissance at 25th induction ceremony

CHANTILLY, VA. — The National Reconnaissance Office honored Richard “Rick” Brubaker and Richard “Dick” Dyer as the 2024 Pioneers of National Reconnaissance at NRO headquarters on Tuesday, June 17. The Pioneer Recognition Program—now 25 years old—is the NRO's highest honor, celebrating people who have made significant, lasting contributions to the field of overhead

May 5, 2025

NRO director shares personal insights on leadership at NASA workshop

WASHINGTON, DC — Communicating well, connecting with mentors, and saying yes to new challenges are some of the keys to unlocking success in leadership, NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese told an audience of aspiring managers gathered at NASA headquarters.“I think it's really valuable to share,” Scolese said. “I had many people that helped me out.”Scolese shared his

April 8, 2025

NRO director calls for leveraging full potential of cutting-edge space capabilities

One year ago, the NRO made several public commitments to ensure that our nation remains ahead of the national security challenges that we face.Listen to Director Scolese’s update to find out how the NRO has met – and in many cases, exceeded – those objectives, and what Scolese is calling on the community to do next.Video transcript:Hello. I’m Chris