National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency delivers world-class geospatial intelligence that provides a decisive advantage to warfighters, policymakers, intelligence professionals and first responders.

05/29/2026

Every mission needs a map. 🗺️

As we celebrate 250 years of America, we salute the early cartographers like Robert Erskine, whose mapping skills proved critical to the success of the Continental Army.

Watch to learn how Erskine’s vision helped map our way to independence. 📹

On Memorial Day, we solemnly remember the heroes who laid down their lives for this great nation. 🇺🇸 Their courage, dedi...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we solemnly remember the heroes who laid down their lives for this great nation. 🇺🇸

Their courage, dedication and selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Happy National Maritime Day! Today, we reaffirm NGA's enduring commitment of safety and success at sea for mariners who ...
05/22/2026

Happy National Maritime Day! Today, we reaffirm NGA's enduring commitment of safety and success at sea for mariners who navigate the globe. ⚓

For decades, NGA and our predecessors have proudly provided the essential tools for safe passage across the world's oceans. Today, our Maritime Safety Office continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring our partners have the critical navigational data and tools required to meet the ever-changing needs of the modern maritime industry.

Check out some of our maritime safety products here. ➡️ https://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/FAB.portal

During WWII, precision mapping was the backbone of the Allied strategy. Swipe to see how these critical mapmaking effort...
05/18/2026

During WWII, precision mapping was the backbone of the Allied strategy.

Swipe to see how these critical mapmaking efforts played a role in major combat operations. ➡️

To the members of the United States Armed Forces — thank you! 🇺🇸 We are incredibly proud to serve alongside you. Today, ...
05/16/2026

To the members of the United States Armed Forces — thank you! 🇺🇸

We are incredibly proud to serve alongside you. Today, and every day, we honor your unwavering courage, dedication and sacrifice in defense of our nation.

How was much of the continental U.S. discovered after the founding of our nation?Swipe to learn more about the early sur...
05/14/2026

How was much of the continental U.S. discovered after the founding of our nation?

Swipe to learn more about the early surveying missions that helped define America’s geography. ➡️

05/13/2026

Before modern GPS, there was Thaddeus Vincenty.

While working at the Defense Mapping Agency, an NGA predecessor, he developed a geodesic algorithm precise to within 0.5mm — laying the foundation for the navigational technology we rely on today.

Watch to learn more about Vincenty’s legacy. 📹

, we recently wrapped up another great GEOINT Symposium.This past week, we focused on advancing the mission, the workfo...
05/13/2026

, we recently wrapped up another great GEOINT Symposium.

This past week, we focused on advancing the mission, the workforce and transforming the future of geospatial intelligence, covering topics on:

⏱️ Accelerating GEOINT workflows to deliver faster, more actionable insights to the tactical edge

🤝 Highlighting NGA’s proactive approach to rapidly employing and fielding commercial industry capabilities

🔗 Leveraging strategic partnerships to maximize the share-ability and accessibility of vital data across the enterprise

🤖 Scaling GEOINT AI through dedicated enterprise teamwork and joint innovation

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared their expertise!

, the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Policy graduate students presented their Tearline prese...
05/06/2026

, the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Policy graduate students presented their Tearline presentations at this year’s GEOINT Symposium.

Using only open source data, students showcased high-impact geospatial analysis on Russia’s presence in Niger, and strategic threats to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. NGA is proud to support this congressionally-backed platform that bridges the gap between academic research and unclassified GEOINT. 🌍🤝

Explore their full reports and more here. ➡️ https://www.tearline.mil/

This , we recognize the public servants who work to keep our nation safe.
05/05/2026

This , we recognize the public servants who work to keep our nation safe.

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