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U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Kleos Space Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Kleos Space S.A., was awarded the first-stage contract under the National Reconnaissance Office’s Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement (SCE BAA) Framework.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeOrg RelationshipOct 10, 2022Observer Mission ready for launch integration; completes final testing milestone

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded a Commercial RF Capabilities Contract to Kleos Space Inc. under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement (SCE BAA) Framework.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeOrg RelationshipOct 8, 2022Kleos’ Observer Mission satellites pass testing + significant milestone + are ready to ship to Cape Canaveral SFS for launch to meet NRO objectives

The National Reconnaissance Office develops, acquires, launches, and operates space-based surveillance and reconnaissance systems that collect and deliver intelligence to enhance U.S. national security and maintain global vigilance.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductOct 8, 2022Kleos’ Observer Mission satellites pass testing + significant milestone + are ready to ship to Cape Canaveral SFS for launch to meet NRO objectives

Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted the final Delta IV Heavy launch of the National Reconnaissance Office mission NROL-91.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductOct 8, 2022Kleos’ Observer Mission satellites pass testing + significant milestone + are ready to ship to Cape Canaveral SFS for launch to meet NRO objectives

HawkEye 360 received an NRO study contract under the Strategic Commercial Enhancement Broad Agency Announcement Framework for commercial RF remote sensing.

Mentioned as: NROOrg RelationshipSep 30, 2022NRO Announces Commercial Radio Frequency Study Contract Awards

The SCE BAA and its first two focus areas build on NRO’s operational contracts and earlier studies and create additional opportunities to expand NRO’s commitment to rapid acquisition and integration of commercial space-based data.

Mentioned as: NROTechnical ProductSep 30, 2022NRO Announces Commercial Radio Frequency Study Contract Awards

PredaSAR received an NRO study contract under the Strategic Commercial Enhancement Broad Agency Announcement Framework for commercial RF remote sensing.

Mentioned as: NROOrg RelationshipSep 30, 2022NRO Announces Commercial Radio Frequency Study Contract Awards

The NRO issued awards in January 2022 to five commercial radar providers under the SCE BAA framework.

Mentioned as: NROTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022NRO’s six contract awards for commercial radio remote frequency study

The SCE BAA and its first two focus areas build on earlier NRO studies and operational contracts and create additional opportunities to expand rapid acquisition and integration of commercial space-based data.

Mentioned as: NROTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022NRO’s six contract awards for commercial radio remote frequency study

The NRO leads in developing, acquiring, launching, and operating the United States’ intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Narrative GeneralSep 29, 2022NRO’s six contract awards for commercial radio remote frequency study

Companies receiving NRO commercial RF study awards include Aurora Insight, HawkEye 360, Kleos Space, PredaSAR, Spire Global, and Umbra Lab.

Mentioned as: NROTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022NRO’s six contract awards for commercial radio remote frequency study

HawkEye 360 has been awarded a contract from the National Reconnaissance Office Commercial Systems Program Office (NRO CSPO).

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022HawkEye 360 Awarded Radio Frequency Contract by the NRO

HawkEye 360 previously held a 2019 commercial RF survey study contract with the National Reconnaissance Office.

Mentioned as: National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnical ProductSep 28, 2022NRO signs agreements with six commercial providers of space-based RF data

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded an integration study contract for commercial RF in 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipSep 28, 2022National Reconnaissance Office issues six study contracts for commercial RF remote sensing

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded study contracts to six commercial providers of space-based radio frequency data on 2022-09-28.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipSep 28, 2022NRO signs agreements with six commercial providers of space-based RF data

HawkEye 360 was awarded a contract from the National Reconnaissance Office’s Commercial Systems Program Office on 2022-09-28.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipSep 28, 2022HawkEye 360 Awarded Radio Frequency Contract by the National Reconnaissance Office

Kleos Space was awarded a first stage contract by the National Reconnaissance Office under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement Framework.

Mentioned as: the national reconnaissance officeOrg RelationshipSep 28, 2022NRO awards Kleos Space a commercial RF capabilities contract

Companies receiving awards under the NRO’s Strategic Commercial Enhancement Broad Agency Announcement Framework include Aurora Insight, HawkEye 360, Kleos Space, PredaSAR, Spire Global, and Umbra Lab.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Narrative GeneralSep 28, 2022National Reconnaissance Office issues six study contracts for commercial RF remote sensing

Aurora Insight, HawkEye 360, Kleos Space, PredaSAR, Spire Global, and Umbra Lab signed agreements giving the National Reconnaissance Office access to their systems and business plans for evaluation of commercial RF data purchases.

Mentioned as: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Org RelationshipSep 28, 2022NRO signs agreements with six commercial providers of space-based RF data

The SCE BAA and its first two focus areas build on earlier NRO studies and operational contracts and create additional opportunities to expand NRO’s commitment to rapid acquisition and integration of commercial space-based data.

Mentioned as: NROTechnical ProductSep 28, 2022National Reconnaissance Office issues six study contracts for commercial RF remote sensing
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