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DATE: December 3, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am ET
The National Reconnaissance Office is leading one of the most ambitious architectural transformations in intelligence history. In the last two years, the NRO has deployed more than 200 satellites. This increases both mission performance and architectural resilience in the face of growing threats around the world. As the Deputy Director of the NRO and Commander of the Space Force Element to the NRO, Maj Gen Christopher Povak serves two vital roles in securing access to vital space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data. Join the Mitchell Institute’s discussion with Gen Povak for an informative look at dramatic transformation occurring within the NRO.
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Maj Gen Christopher S. PovakDeputy Director, National Reconnaissance Office
Gen Kevin P. Chilton USAF (Ret.)Explorer Chair, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE)Media Coverage
- NRO's Proliferated Satellite Constellation Outperforming Expectations
Air & Space Forces Magazine - Proliferated Constellation Nearing 200 Satellites, NRO Deputy Says
Aviation Week - NRO extends contracts for 4 providers, readies new acquisition approach
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