National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)’s Post

And the rockets' red glare... 🎵 Happy Independence Day!

Tech Tuesday 💡: The need for space-based ISR technology became critical after an American U-2 was shot down over the USSR in 1960. The increased demand for satellite reconnaissance eventually led to the creation of the NRO to build and operate these capabilities. Nearly 65 years later, the NRO is continuously innovating by developing, acquiring, launching, and operating the most advanced capabilities to maintain our edge in space. 🛰️

Successful launch: #NROL186 launched at 11:14 p.m. EDT, June 28, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from VSFB. Congratulations to our launch team and partners! #NROL186 is the second launch of NRO's proliferated architecture. Press release: https://bit.ly/3VKIvFZ

NRO celebrated the induction of the newest Pioneers of National Reconnaissance, Charles "Chuck" Alte and Gary B. Hartshorn. Recognized as the NRO's highest honor, Pioneers are trailblazers who have made significant and lasting contributions to our mission, inspiring future innovation across the national reconnaissance discipline. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eJ5jyh

LAUNCH UPDATE: #NROL186 is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base no earlier than June 28 at 11:14 p.m. EDT. This is the second launch of NRO's proliferated architecture, delivering critical space-based ISR to the nation.

📣 Calling all undergraduate and graduate students 📣 Do you want to jump start your career by gaining real-word experience? Apply to the paid NRO 2025 Summer Internship Program and you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professionals contributing to our out-of-this-world mission. Go to https://lnkd.in/dCSPuvG to apply!

Happy Pride Month! NRO is proud to foster an environment where everyone is included and accepted. Our workforce celebrated the LGBTQI+ community at NRO and the IC with an annual walk at HQ.

Successful launch: #NROL146 launched today at 4:00 a.m. EDT on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Congratulations to our launch team and partners! #NROL146 is the first launch of NRO's proliferated architecture and third launch of 2024. Press release: https://lnkd.in/eGct9fKr

Launch your career by joining the Office of the Inspector General! We’re hiring auditors, investigators, and inspectors to serve critical roles in the independent office that reports to both the Director of the NRO and Congress. Apply by May 23 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6-hwG5q #jobs #career #hiring