Oct. 3, 2024

NRO driving “generational change” through innovation

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Reconnaissance Office is driving “generational change” as it develops innovative ways to collect and deliver critical information from its vantage point in space.“We're constantly improving as either the technology comes along, or the threat changes, or the mission changes to some extent,” said Dr. Chris Scolese, director of the NRO.

Sept. 11, 2024

Innovative outreach to business community key to expanding U.S. intelligence advantage

WASHINGTON, DC — Expanding the United States’ intelligence advantage depends on innovation – both in technology and in relationships with industry partners, said Dr. Chris Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office.“The challenge we have is to stay ahead of those people and organizations and nations that want to keep us from delivering the information

Aug. 29, 2024

Innovation, partnership, and agility key to deterring threats in space, NRO director says at IC summit

Rockville, MD — As Russia and China become more competitive and aggressive in space, the National Reconnaissance Office is expanding its overhead architecture and developing innovative capabilities to deter the threat and expand the United States’ advantage, NRO Director Chris Scolese said Wednesday at the annual INSA/AFCEA Intelligence and National Security

Aug. 13, 2024

NRO Director's Presentation at 2024 Small Satellite Conference

Logan, UT — Dr. Scolese recorded a presentation video for the Small Satellite Conference. Watch Presentation on YouTube >>

July 30, 2024

U.S. must continue to innovate to maintain leadership in space, NRO director says

LAS VEGAS — As the world grows increasingly dependent on space-based capabilities, it’s critical that the United States continues to innovate and maintain its leadership in space, said Dr. Chris Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office, at the 5th annual ASCEND Conference hosted by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Sept. 10, 2023

NRO & Space Force partner to launch SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission

PRESS RELEASE:NRO & Space Force partner to launch SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission.  Press Release

Aug. 31, 2023

SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 press conference

SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 press conference August 28, 2023 ** Aug. 29 update: Following publication of this story, SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 was delayed out of an abundance of caution for personnel safety, our critical national security payload, and the approaching Tropical Storm Idalia. A new date will be determined once it is safe to launch.** Click here

Aug. 31, 2023

Tri-Seal Commercial Space Protection Framework

NGA, NRO, USSPACECOM plan for threats to commercial satellites Joint agreement outlines framework for protection of commercial space assets in a congested – and contested – environment.The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office and U.S. Space Command recently signed a first-of-its-kind agreement outlining a

April 18, 2023

DNRO provides keynote address at Space Symposium

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. — Today DNRO Dr. Scolese gave a keynote address at the 38th annual Space Symposium. In his speech, Scolese stated that “the future is now,” highlighting innovation, streamlined acquisition approaches, partnerships, and advancement of new and enhanced capabilities for the nation’s overhead ISR architecture. “At the NRO, we’re advancing intelligence,

March 21, 2023

NROL Patch Descriptions for Patch Madness, Sweet 16

NROL Patch Descriptions for Patch Madness, Sweet 16