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U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

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The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a combat support agency within the Department of Defense and a member of the United States Intelligence Community, whose primary mission is collecting, analyzing, and distributing geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) in support of national security. NGA utilizes satellite reconnaissance data and collaborates with organizations like the U.S. Space Force, the Department of Defense, and international partners to provide geospatial intelligence for military and other operations. In 2024, NGA announced plans to create a space intelligence hub called the Joint Mission Management Center (JMMC) to better integrate data from various agencies. Keywords associated with NGA include: geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), satellite imagery, reconnaissance, and national security.

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History · 1 eventJan 1, 2003 · National Imagery and Mapping Agency renamed National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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Chirag Parikh joined the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in 2016 and served in positions including deputy director for counterproliferation.

GovernanceValue 3.0Aug 2, 2021Parikh named executive secretary of National Space Council

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is building its new western headquarters approximately 2.25 km from T-REX and Esri’s new office in the Geospatial Innovation Center.

GeneralGrowthValue 2.0Jul 29, 2021Esri to expand presence to promote Geospatial Innovation in St. Louis area

Esri has worked with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for three decades to expand the use of geospatial intelligence worldwide.

GeneralValue 2.3Jul 29, 2021Esri to expand presence to promote Geospatial Innovation in St. Louis area

The Department of Defense, the National Reconnaissance Office, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency are directed to submit a report identifying commercial vendors that provide global imagery to support military needs, gaps in geospatial intelligence, and an assessment of how commercial capabilities can be integrated into DoD programs.

LegalGeneralValue 2.1Jul 27, 2021House panel wants details on Space Force plans to upgrade launch infrastructure

Saint Louis University (SLU) operates a program to train National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Department of Defense employees.

CapabilityValue 2.8Jun 24, 2021GeoFutures marks one-year anniversary of release of Strategic Roadmap for St. Louis’ geospatial sector

Intermap Technologies received an Other Transaction award from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to produce continually updated (low latency) foundation data for high-priority national security areas of interest.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 17, 2021Intermap wins contract under OTA from NGA

GeoBase data collected by Woolpert are deposited into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s GRiD repository to support other U.S. Department of Defense organizations, including the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 3.5May 27, 2021Woolpert collecting imagery and lidar, providing technical support in Alaska for USAF GeoBase Program

CACI International Inc. was awarded a five-year, single-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency with a ceiling value of $376,000,000.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 5.0Apr 21, 2021CACI awarded $376 million contract by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

In 2019, an interagency memorandum of agreement for a tactical space layer was signed by the Secretary of the Army, the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the director for defense intelligence.

LegalGeneralValue 3.0Apr 19, 2021U.S. Army approves plans for a future ‘tactical space layer’

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will analyze imagery provided under NRO study contracts and is responsible for defining the imagery requirements the NRO procures.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 19, 2021NRO to sign deals with commercial providers of satellite radar imagery

The NGA Accelerator selected eight companies from more than 350 applicants to participate in the inaugural cohort launching on 2021-03-23.

PlanGrowthValue 3.5Apr 2, 2021NGA Accelerator announces startups for inaugural cohort

Each company in the inaugural NGA Accelerator cohort will receive a $100,000 non-dilutive grant.

FinancialValue 4.0Apr 2, 2021NGA Accelerator announces startups for inaugural cohort

The selected cohort is the first of two cohorts funded by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency.

FinancialPlanValue 2.0Apr 1, 2021Startups selected for geospatial intelligence accelerator program

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is building a high-tech campus in St. Louis, Missouri scheduled to open in 2025.

GrowthPlanValue 3.6Apr 1, 2021Startups selected for geospatial intelligence accelerator program

A technology accelerator program funded by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency selected eight startups to participate.

GeneralValue 2.0Apr 1, 2021Startups selected for geospatial intelligence accelerator program

The National Reconnaissance Office supplies imagery intelligence data to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 25, 2021Mesh Network Technology Will Spur a Huge Increase in Orbital Spy Satellites

Capella Space has contracts serving several U.S. intelligence and Department of Defense agencies, including the Defense Innovation Unit, the National Reconnaissance Office, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Navy.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Mar 19, 2021Capella Space releases the Spotlight images from its Capella-3 and Capella-4 satellites

Robert Cardillo was the sixth director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency from 2014 to 2019.

GovernanceValue 4.0Mar 3, 2021USGIF elects Robert Cardillo as the new chair of the board

Anticipatory analytics provides a competitive advantage for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the agency is focused on maintaining and expanding that edge.

GeneralCapabilityGrowthValue 2.2Mar 2, 2021NGA warns U.S. lead in geospatial intelligence is being challenged

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is building a modern campus in St. Louis, Missouri with high-tech facilities designed for collaboration at different classification levels to allow greater participation by contractors and academics who do not have secret security clearances.

GrowthCapabilityValue 3.0Mar 2, 2021NGA warns U.S. lead in geospatial intelligence is being challenged
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