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Director of NRO's Geospatial Intelligence Systems Acquisition (GEOINT) directorate Brett Scott joined government and industry leaders on a
#GEOINT2024
panel to discuss the impact and support of space-based capabilities for the warfighter.
Thanks for having us
@USGIF
!
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Happy Public Service Recognition Week!
NRO honors our workforce and the professionals across federal, state, local, and tribal government for their dedication and service to our nation. 🇺🇸
This
#PSRW
, we honor the dedicated professionals within the IC and all government officials from across the public service sector, from federal to tribal governments. Thank you for your service and dedication to our great nation.
#PublicService
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At
#GEOINT2024
, Director of NRO's Commercial Systems Program Office Pete Muend discussed the importance of partnerships across government and industry, highlighting upcoming opportunities to leverage commercial innovation.
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#TechTuesday
💡: What does railroad track, a car radiator, and concrete have in common?
They all were experimental payloads for aerial recovery practice in preparation for catching film buckets from Corona!
Read more:
📷:
@usairforce
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, NRO honors the 6 million Jews and other innocents murdered by the Nazis & their collaborators during World War II.
#WeRemember
the lives lost and honor those who survived.
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Happy
#NationalSpaceDay
! At NRO, we see from the perspective of stars to
make the world a safer place.
Learn more at
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Today at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Dr. Troy Meink is testifying before the House Armed Services Committee alongside IC and DoD partners for the FY25 National Security Space Programs hearing.
Stream live here ➡️
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During
#AANHPIHertiageMonth
, NRO recognizes the achievements of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Americans.
Listen to NRO Pioneer Sam Araki on "The Dish" to learn more about his legacy and impact on our mission ▶️
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#TechTuesday
💡: The Corona program was operational from 1960 to 1972, playing an instrumental role during the Cold War.
During the program, improvements were made to carry more film, increase image resolution, and add multiple recovery capsules.
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Did you identify Greece from the image below? If so, then you are right!
This image was taken in June of 1964 and includes a view of the island of Crete.
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#TechTuesday
💡: During
#NROL70
the
@ulalaunch
Delta IV Heavy rocket produced a combined liftoff thrust of more than 2.1 million Ibf (9.4 mega-Newtons).
That is enough thrust to lift nearly 5 African elephants into orbit!
🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘
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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 to learn more about the NRO.
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#ICYMI
: NRO and
@ulalaunch
successfully launched
#NROL70
, the final
#DeltaIVHeavy
.
This launch was
#TheFinalFarewell
of a legendary rocket. Check out some of the incredible photos we captured!
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NRO welcomed acting
@USD_IntelSec
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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The first spaceflight of the Shuttle program in 1981 was a milestone that opened the door for countless discoveries in space then and today. 🚀🌎
20 years to the day after the first human space flight in history, the first launch of the Space Shuttle occurred
#OTD
in 1981.
The Columbia orbiter lifted off for its first test flight, STS-1, carrying astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen.
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#TBT
: Last month, NRO and
@RocketLab
successfully launched
#NROL123
from Wallops Island, Virginia. 🚀
Launch is integral to our mission. If you didn’t get the chance to stop by our
#39Space
booth, learn more at
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