From 1989 to 1993, Martin “Marty” Faga was both Director, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Assistant Secretary for Space, U.S. Air Force. From 2000 to 2006, he was President and CEO, The Mitre Corporation. From 2013 to 2023, he was Chairman of the Board, Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation. Matteo Luccio interviewed him shortly before he passed away on October 19, 2023.