About the NROWhen the United States needs eyes and ears in critical places where no human can reach -- be it over the most rugged terrain or through the most hostile territory -- it turns to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The NRO is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites. Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect: our Nation and its citizens.From our inception in 1961 to our declassification to the public in 1992, we have worked tirelessly to provide the best reconnaissance support possible to the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). We are unwavering in our dedication to fulfilling our vision: Supra Et Ultra: Above and Beyond.National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)NRO_de2dc39a-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae2Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) develops and operates unique and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems and conducts intelligence-related activities for U.S. national Security.NRO LeadershipThe Director of the NRO is appointed by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) with concurrence of the Director of National Intelligence. The Director reports to the SECDEF who, in concert with the DNI, has ultimate management and operational responsibility for the NRO. The DNI establishes collection requirements and priorities for satellite-gathered intelligence. Betty J. SappDirector of the NRO (DNRO) -- The Director of the NRO is responsible to the SECDEF and the DNI for all national space and assigned airborne reconnaissance activities. The DNRO provides top-level management direction to the NRO in response to SECDEF and DNI requirements.Frank CalvelliPrincipal Deputy Director of the NRO (PDDNRO) -- The Principal Deputy Director, National Reconnaissance Office reports to and coordinates with the DNRO on all NRO activities. The PDDNRO provides overall day-to-day management of the NRO with decision responsibility as delegated by the DNRO and, in the absence of the DNRO, acts on behalf of the DNRO on all matters.Major General Stephen T. DenkerDeputy Director of the NRO (DDNRO) -- The Deputy Director, National Reconnaissance assist the Director and Principal Deputy Director in the day-to-day direction of the NRO, and also serves as the senior Air Force Officer for the Air Force civilian and uniformed personnel assigned to NRO. For Space Radar, the DDNRO directs a program designed to satisfy both Department of Defense and Intelligence Community needs as part of a system of systems integrated approach toward persistent surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the nation. Chief Master Sergeant Kevin L. CallSenior Enlisted Leader of the NRO -- The Senior Enlisted Leader is the principal advisor to the NRO Director and senior staff on matters, welfare, quality of life, training, discipline, effective utilization, professional development and force structure for the joint service enlisted members assigned to the NRO.NRO Ground StationsThe NRO also maintains ground stations at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, as well as a presence at the Joint Defense Facility Pine Gap, Australia, and the Royal Air Force Base Menwith Hill Station, United Kingdom.Buckley Air Force BaseFort BelvoirWhite Sands Missile RangeJoint Defense Facility Pine GapRoyal Air Force Base Menwith Hill StationNRO Spacecraft Launch OfficesNRO spacecraft launch offices reside at Cape Canaveral AFB, Florida and Vandenberg AFB, California.Cape Canaveral AFBVandenberg AFBIntelligence CommunityThe NRO, one of 16 Intelligence Community agencies, was officially established in September 1961 as a classified agency in the Department of Defense (DoD). The existence of the NRO and its mission were declassified in September 1992.Department of Defense (DoD)NRO StaffA hybrid organization consisting of some 3000 personnel, the NRO is jointly staffed by members of the armed services, the Central Intelligence Agency, and DoD civilian personnel.Armed ServicesCentral Intelligence AgencyDoD Civilian PersonnelNRO DirectorThe NRO is managed by a Director, a Principal Deputy Director, and a Deputy Director.NRO FundersThe NRO is funded through the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) consistent with the priorities and processes established by the DNI and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)).National Intelligence Program (NIP)Military Intelligence Program (MIP)DNIUnder Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I))PolicymakersIntelligence AnalystsWarfightersHomeland Security SpecialistsSupra Et Ultra: Above and Beyond._de2dc570-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae2Innovative Overhead Intelligence Systems for National Security_de2dc64c-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae2IntegrityAccountabilityExcellenceMission ExcellenceTeamworkTeamwork Built on RespectRespectDiversitySafetyWith its vigilance from above, the NRO gives America's policymakers, intelligence analysts, warfighters and homeland security specialists the critical information they need to keep America safe, secure, and free.SecurityFreedomReconnaissanceProvide global situational awareness and address the nation's toughest intelligence challenges._de2dc714-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21U.S. Policy MakersWar FightersArmed ServicesIntelligence CommunityDepartment of StateDepartment of JusticeDepartment of TreasuryCivil AgenciesThe National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) systems are critical to National Security, U.S. policy makers, and war fighters. These systems provide the foundation for global situational awareness, and address the nation's toughest intelligence challenges. Frequently, NRO systems are the only collectors able to access critical areas of interest, and data from overhead sensors provides unique information and perspectives not available from other sources. The NRO's key customers and mission partners include: policy makers, the Armed Services, the Intelligence Community, Departments of State, Justice and Treasury, and civil agencies. All of them depend on the unique capabilities NRO systems provide: * Monitoring the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction * Tracking international terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminal organizations * Developing highly accurate military targeting data and bomb damage assessments * Supporting international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations * Assessing the impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and fires.WMDMonitor the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction_de2dc7f0-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21.1Terrorists, Drug Traffickers & CriminalTrack international terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminal organizations_de2dc8b8-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21.2Targeting & AssessmentDevelop highly accurate military targeting data and bomb damage assessments_de2dc98a-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21.3Peacekeeping & ReliefSupport international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations_de2dca70-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21.4PeacekeepersHumanitarian Relief OrganizationsNatural DisastersAssess the impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and fires._de2dcb4c-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae21.5First RespondersTerrorism & OperationsSupport the war on terrorism and other continuing operations._de2dcc28-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22U.S. ForcesTogether with other Defense Department satellites, the NRO systems play a crucial role in providing global communications, precision navigation, early warning of missile launches and potential military aggression, signals intelligence, and near real-time imagery to U.S. forces to support the war on terrorism and other continuing operations.CommunicationsProvide global communications_de2dcd18-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22.1NavigationProvide precision navigation_de2dcdfe-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22.2Missile & AggressionProvide early warning of missile launches and potential military aggression_de2dceda-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22.3Signals Intelligence & ImageryProvide signals intelligence and imagery_de2dcfca-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22.4Relief & ResearchSupport disaster relief and environmental research_de2dd0b0-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae23Civil CustomersNRO satellites also support civil customers in response to disaster relief and environmental research.First RespondersEnvironmental ResearchersScientists created a global environment database using NRO imagery to help predict climate change, assess crop production, map habitats of endangered species, track oil spills, and study wetlands. NRO data also forms the basis for products that help depict and assess the devastation in areas affected by natural disasters._de2dd18c-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae2InspirationInspire technology in everyday life_de2dd286-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae24The NRO's innovation also inspired technology in everyday life with contributions to medical imaging, global communications, high-definition television, cellular phones, the global positioning system (GPS), and much more._de2dd36c-f18e-11e6-84fd-5513bfe7bae22017-02-12http://www.nro.gov/about/index.htmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net