Dec. 11, 2020

NRO delivers advanced reconnaissance capabilities with fifth launch of 2020

CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) successfully launched its NROL-44 mission aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida, at 6:15 p.m. EST on Dec. 10, 2020.

Sept. 3, 2020

NRO Airmen transfer to U.S. Space Force

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Approximately 20 Airmen assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office officially transitioned from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony at Fort Belvoir Sept. 2.

Sept. 17, 2019

Constitution Day: NRO celebrates the Guide of the Nation

Chantilly, Va. — George Washington called it “the guide which I will never abandon,” James Madison referred to it as “a miracle,” and even British Parliamentary leader William Pitt said it was “the model of all future constitutions.” Often debated, frequently copied, and open for interpretation, after 232 years the United States Constitution remains a vibrant, important cornerstone to the nation.

July 16, 2019

The Rescue of Apollo 11

Chantilly, Va. — Captain Hank Brandli knew a terrible secret in the summer of 1969: the U.S. Air Force meteorologist had classified information indicating danger to the Apollo 11 crew returning to Earth from their historic mission.

July 9, 2019

New NRO Deputy Director assumes command

Chantilly, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) welcomed U.S. Air Force Major General Michael A. Guetlein as the agency’s new deputy director during an Assumption of Command ceremony July 8 at its headquarters here.