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NRO Extends Work For HawkEye 360, Capella, ICEYE And Umbra

Frank Wolfe

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

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NRO Extends Work For HawkEye 360, Capella, ICEYE And Umbra

Pictured are HawkEye 360 renderings of its Cluster 11 satellites.

Herndon, Va.'s HawkEye 360 said on Wednesday that it has received a follow-on 23 months of National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) funding for work with the agency's Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) "to deliver new dedicated satellite technology, broaden the range of signals and frequencies of interest, integrate advanced AI capabilities, and provide greater speed and accuracy in support of critical mission needs tied to U.S. European Command (EUCOM) activities, operational readiness, and security assistance." HawkEye 360 has 36 satellites in…

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