National Reconnaissance Office Archives - SpaceNews

New leaders take over as Washington bets big on military space

by Sandra Erwin September 9, 2026September 8, 2026

The test for these new leaders will be whether they can turn the surge in funding into military and intelligence capabilities that lead to success.

NRO to expand use of HawkEye 360’s satellite intelligence

by Sandra Erwin August 18, 2026August 17, 2026

Gen. Chance Saltzman speaks April 15 at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. Credit: Space Foundation

From the Magazine

Speed tops price in national security contracting decisions

by Debra Werner May 7, 2026May 4, 2026

Scolese puts talent at center of NRO transition as he prepares to step down

by Sandra Erwin May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Trump picks industry executive Roger Mason to lead National Reconnaissance Office

by Sandra Erwin April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

NRO taps Capitol Hill staffer Bill Adkins as principal deputy director

by Sandra Erwin January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX

by Sandra Erwin January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Lawmakers raise alarm over rumored cuts to commercial satellite imagery funding

by Sandra Erwin May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Pixxel

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Awards Pixxel with 5-year Hyperspectral Data Contract

by SpaceRef March 23, 2023July 15, 2024

Spire Global

Spire Global Awarded NRO Contract for Radio Frequency Data

by SpaceRef September 30, 2022July 15, 2024

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