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United States Naval Observatory (USNO)

Washington, United States

About United States Naval Observatory (USNO)

United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a government agency headquartered in Washington, United States, founded in 1830. It works in Navigation & Positioning.

US Navy scientific agency — provides precise time, Earth orientation and astrometric data underpinning GPS and DoD navigation and timing.

Founded
1830

Sectors

HQ: Washington, United States
  • Washington

    HQ

    3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20392, Washington, United States

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