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U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Space Systems Command, the National Reconnaissance Office, and United Launch Alliance are preparing to launch the NROL-70 mission aboard the final Delta IV Heavy rocket no earlier than 2024-03-28 from Space Launch Complex-37B at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipMar 12, 2024SSC prepares NROL-70 mission aboard ULA’s final Delta IV Heavy rocket for the NRO

Rocket Lab’s next launch is scheduled to liftoff no earlier than 2024-03-20 from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductMar 12, 2024Success as Rocket Lab launches 45th Electron mission, 4th for longtime partner Synspective

The Air Force is working with the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office to develop a classified constellation of satellites to monitor moving targets on the ground.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeOrg RelationshipMar 9, 2024BlackSky secures back-to-back U.S. Air Force contracts

The National Reconnaissance Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and US Space Command signed the Commercial Space Protection Tri-Seal Strategic Framework in August 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipMar 4, 2024Taking stock of the US space program

The National Reconnaissance Office has 10-year commercial partnerships with three companies that provide electro-optical satellite imagery worth nearly $5,000,000,000.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipFeb 24, 2024space-industry-seeks-clarity-on-defense-market-plans

Rocket Lab previously launched four National Reconnaissance Office missions from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 23, 2024Rocket Lab Set to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

National Reconnaissance Office missions provide critical information to more than a half-million government users, including every member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, about two dozen domestic agencies, the military, lawmakers, and decision-makers.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 23, 2024Rocket Lab Set to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

Rocket Lab will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia during a launch window that opens 2024-03-20.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipFeb 23, 2024Rocket Lab Set to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

The Electron rocket has been providing access to orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office since 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipFeb 23, 2024Rocket Lab Set to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

Rocket Lab will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia during a launch window that opens 2024-03-20.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipFeb 21, 2024Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

National Reconnaissance Office missions provide critical information to more than a half-million government users, including every member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, two dozen domestic agencies, the military, lawmakers, and decision makers.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 21, 2024Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

The Electron rocket has been providing access to orbit for the National Reconnaissance Office since 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Narrative GeneralFeb 21, 2024Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

Space Force guardians will operate GMTI satellites alongside the National Reconnaissance Office to provide the constellation’s capabilities.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 13, 2024Future military target-tracking satellites to be operated by U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is coordinating with the National Reconnaissance Office and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to develop a framework that meets combatant command needs without creating conflicting authorities.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 12, 2024Space Force seen as the more agile branch to adopt new tech

Military units typically do not buy satellite images directly from private sector suppliers because imagery procurement is handled by the National Reconnaissance Office and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2024Space Force seen as the more agile branch to adopt new tech

In March, the National Reconnaissance Office signed agreements with six hyperspectral satellite imagery providers under its Strategic Commercial Enhancements program.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductFeb 7, 2024Kuva Space establishes U.S. arm in Fairfax, Virginia

The United States National Reconnaissance Office develops and operates advanced reconnaissance satellites with capabilities that remain largely unknown to the public.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Narrative GeneralJan 30, 2024U.S. Space Force wary of China’s expanding spy satellite fleet

The National Reconnaissance Office builds and operates the United States’ spy satellites.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductJan 29, 2024Former head of NRO’s space launch office joins Stellar Solutions

Chad Davis led the National Reconnaissance Office’s Office of Space Launch for four years before retiring.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductJan 29, 2024Former head of NRO’s space launch office joins Stellar Solutions

Firefly will support a responsive on-orbit mission for the National Reconnaissance Office onboard its Elytra vehicle in 2024.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductJan 29, 2024Firefly Aerospace Selected by NRO as Launch Provider with Alpha Rocket
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