This June the Advanced Systems and Technology Directorate (AS&T) will host the 2024 Tech Forum in Chantilly, VA. Listen to Director Chris Scolese and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Honorable Heidi Shyu, as they discuss this year’s theme “Defining the Future”. This event is open to cleared contractors and government professionals. Register here: https://cvent.me/GPZ0e7
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Chantilly, Virginia 45,321 followers
Supra Et Ultra: Above and Beyond
About us
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the leading agency in charge of America’s space-based intelligence systems. When our customers or mission partners need eyes and ears in crucial places where no human can reach, they turn to the NRO. The NRO mission is to innovate overhead intelligence systems for national security. Since 1961, the NRO has been striving to create the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers. Key customers and mission partners, such as the Armed Services, depend on the NRO for unique capabilities too; • Monitor the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction • Track international terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminal organizations • Develop highly accurate military targeting data and bomb damage assessments • Support international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations • Assess the impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and fires. Innovation by the NRO has inspired technology for use in everyday life in areas such as global communications, global positioning systems (GPS), and cellular phones. The NRO provides policymakers, analysts, warfighters, and many others the critical information required to keep America safe. Visit www.nro.gov/careers/ for the latest on an NRO career and follow us on twitter: @NatReconOfc. Above and Beyond!
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- http://www.nro.gov
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1961
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Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US
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The NRO 2025 Summer Internship Program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in positions related to their field of study. Interns work alongside professionals to support meaningful projects that directly contribute to the NRO’s mission. Go to https://lnkd.in/dCSPuvG to learn more.
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We had a blast at #39Space! 🚀 If you missed us in Colorado Springs, follow us to receive updates on our mission and check out https://www.nro.gov/ to learn more about the NRO.
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#ICYMI: NRO and United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched NROL-70, the final Delta IV Heavy. This launch was the final farewell of a legendary rocket. Check out some of the incredible photos we captured!
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NRO welcomed acting Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security Hon. Milancy Harris on her first site visit to our operations center, where she met with Director Dr. Chris Scolese, Principal Deputy Director Dr. Troy Meink, senior leaders, and site staff for mission and operational briefings.
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NRO partners with the commercial space industry to leverage overhead data and emerging innovation, addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow. Stop by booth 1456 at 1:00 on the last day of Space Symposium to learn more from the Commercial Systems Program Office! #39Space
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Earlier this week Matt O’Kane, Director, National Security Programs Branch, Office of Management and Budget, visited the team at ADF-C to understand the site’s tri-agency mission operations. Upon arrival, the team donned glasses and caught a glimpse of the historic solar eclipse.
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PDDNRO Dr. Troy Meink delivered a keynote at the 39th Space Symposium announcing the upcoming launch of NROL-146 in May, the first phase of NRO's proliferated architecture. Full remarks: https://bit.ly/49rbWla #39Space
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Congratulations to our NRO launch team and partners on a successful launch! #NROL70 is NRO’s second launch of 2024, and we have an exciting year coming up. NROL-70 press release: bit.ly/3TVw751 #AboveandBeyond