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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Chantilly, Virginia 50,873 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
External link for National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1961
Locations
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Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US
Employees at National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Updates
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For the 16th year in a row, NRO has earned a clean financial audit! This achievement reflects our strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency. We continue to prioritize the effective use of taxpayer resources while successfully meeting our critical mission objectives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8pvFXUZ
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On #VeteransDay we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Thank you for your duty and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
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Happy #STEMDay! Want to take your STEM skills #AboveandBeyond and join a team that generates cutting-edge space technology? Launch your career with NRO ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCSPuvG
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🚀 We're Hiring 🚀 Are you a results-driven communicator with a passion for making an impact? We’re looking for junior- and senior-level public affairs officers to serve as key members of the NRO's strategic messaging team, responsible for internal and external corporate communications, including engagements with the news media, the public, the NRO workforce, and partner agencies and organizations. Does that sound like you? Apply by 11/19 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYZwx2Kj & https://lnkd.in/e3WcfKyZ #JobOpening #JoinOurTeam #HiringNow
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NRO's Star Skipper Program is announcing a solicitation for next-generation ground processing applications. This acquisition underscores NRO’s commitment to innovation and excellence through use of resilient modern software architectures, in support of ever more sophisticated mission engagements by intelligence, defense, and federal civil agency communities. We are actively seeking to expand our vendor base, so this solicitation presents a unique opportunity for maximum participation from non-traditional defense contractors. It's open to U.S.-owned, operated, and controlled organizations. More information can be found on the classified Acquisition Center of Excellence, Acquisition Research Center (ARC).
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NRO celebrates #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth by honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans.
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Today, NRO's Office of Space Launch announced the award of three Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) for Agile Launch Innovation and Strategic Technology Advancement (BALISTA) contracts to assess and evaluate advanced space technologies. Press release: https://lnkd.in/dywXd6Bi