National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Employee Directory
Defense and Space ManufacturingVirginia, United States501-1000 Employees
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is a U.S. government agency responsible for developing and operating space-based intelligence systems to support national security. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, it operates with a substantial workforce and collaborates with external suppliers to design, procure, and sustain satellite capabilities for intelligence collection. Its customers include the Armed Services, which rely on the NRO to monitor the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, track international terrorists and other criminal networks, and provide precise military targeting data and bomb damage assessments. Beyond military uses, the NRO supports peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations and assesses the impacts of natural disasters. Its innovations have contributed to technologies widely used in everyday life, such as GPS and global communications. In May 2026, Chris Scolese departed from the role of director after nearly seven years.