The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is utilizing SpaceX for launch services, following previous Starlink missions.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 18
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What happened
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is utilizing SpaceX for launch services, following previous Starlink missions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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SpaceX
American private aerospace company
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National Reconnaissance Office
US intelligence agency in charge of satellite intelligence
Nothing else this week.
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Starlink
satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system
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- Analyst coverage of SpaceX financial results and the Space Development Agency awarding funds to Sierra Space for missile tracking satellites.