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HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada Tapped By NRO For Remote Sensing Awards

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

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HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada Tapped By NRO For Remote Sensing Awards

SatVu imagery of Kori Nuclear Power Plant, South Korea. Image: SatVu

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Tuesday said it has awarded contracts to HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) to provide commercial satellite-based remote sensing capabilities, marking the first of three tranches of awards for multi-phenomenology remote sensing solutions. The contract award value is $300,000 for HEO and SatVu, and $299,878.35 for SNC, NRO said in a response to questions. The base contract period runs from Feb. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026, with options for extension based on performance,…

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