National Reconnaissance Office
Coverage of National Reconnaissance Office in the Nexus archive.
- Watch SpaceX launch secret US spy satellites to orbit from California today
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the NROL-105 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on January 16, 2026. The launch carried secret US spy satellites to orbit. This marks a significant operation by the National Reconnaissance Office.
- US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons
US Space Command warns Russia is deploying operational co-orbital anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons, specifically the Nivelir program, which has launched satellites to target US spy satellites. The system, compared to a Matryoshka doll, involves smaller satellites released to perform maneuvers, including a 2020 test where a high-velocity projectile was fired.
- Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe
Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, linked to classified military research, disappeared from his New Mexico home, sparking a White House probe into 10 recent cases involving scientists tied to U.S. government work. His disappearance coincides with his prior involvement in UFO-related discussions and a 2016 WikiLeaks reference to his collaboration with musician Tom DeLonge on unidentified aerial phenomena.
- Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe
Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, a leader in classified military research, disappeared in February 2023 with his wallet and revolver missing, prompting a White House investigation into 10 recent scientist cases linked to U.S. military work. His background includes roles at the Air Force Research Laboratory and ties to UFO discussions via a 2016 WikiLeaks email with musician Tom DeLonge.