NRO
Satellite imagery startups to challenge Maxar for big government contracts
The NRO is ready to start buying products from new vendors and move beyond the single-supplier arrangement with Maxar Technologies.
In joint confirmation hearing, Scolese and Raymond vow to cooperate on space matters
Sen. Jack Reed: “An issue that will be paramount for both of you is Space Command’s relationship with the NRO."
NRO shares plans for commercial imagery acquisition
"We expect our investment in commercial in total to increase going forward," said Troy Meink, who leads NRO’s Geospatial Intelligence Directorate. "As you can imagine with the increase in requirements, there's going to be an increase in the cost.
NRO awards study contracts to BlackSky, Maxar and Planet
The National Reconnaissance Office awarded commercial imagery study contracts to BlackSky Global, Maxar Technologies and Planet, Troy Meink, who leads NRO’s Geospatial Intelligence Directorate, announced June 3.
Senate Intelligence Committee leaders voice support for NRO nominee Scolese
Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) told Scolese that he supports his nomination.
Why the Space Force can’t merge with the NRO
Is a Space Force incomplete without the National Reconnaissance Office? That appears to be a lingering question as the debate over the Trump administration’s proposal to establish a new military branch unfolds on Capitol Hill.
NRO nominee thrust into Space Force debate
If confirmed by the Senate, Chris Scolese would be the first NRO director to be nominated as a political appointee.
NASA center director nominated to lead NRO
The White House has nominated a longtime NASA center director and former acting administrator to be the next director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
Intelligence agencies rethinking how to buy data from new Earth imaging companies
Officials are working on a transition plan to transfer commercial imagery acquisition from NGA to NRO in fiscal year 2019.
Air Force and NRO forge close ties overall and for SSA
Air Force and NRO leaders emphasized their close ties at the 34th Space Symposium here and offered proof the relationship is helping them share capabilities.
NRO aims to move fast by relying on commercial products, expanding internal research and development
“Commercial space will be fully leveraged in satisfying user needs and fully considered in the development of every future space system,” said NRO Director Betty Sapp. “Just as we do in other areas, we want to design only what we must and buy everything that we can.”
Trump administration tees up National Space Council to offer cohesive strategy, former insider says
The Trump administration has identified representatives of the various government agencies who will serve on the National Space Council, which is likely to hold its first meeting “very, very shortly,” Greg Autry, the administration’s former NASA liaison, said Aug. 30.
SpaceX spy launch scrubbed Sunday, rescheduled for Monday
An issue with a first stage sensor delayed launch of NROL-76.
