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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Chantilly, United States

About National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is a government agency headquartered in Chantilly, United States, founded in 1961. It works in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing and Satellites & Spacecraft.

US intelligence agency — designs, builds, launches and operates the nation's reconnaissance satellites for the intelligence community and DoD.

Founded
1961

Sectors

HQ: Chantilly, United States
  • Chantilly

    HQ

    14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151, Chantilly, United States

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