Trump Announcement of new location for space command HQ
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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the new location for the headquarters of the U.S. Space Command.
Space Command headquarters
During his remarks, Trump revealed the new U.S. Space Command headquarters will be moved to Huntsville, Alabama.
What they're saying:
"I am thrilled to report that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will move to the beautiful locale of a place called Huntsville, Alabama, forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City," the president said.
Big picture view:
Space Command's functions include conducting operations like enabling satellite-based navigation and troop communication and providing warning of missile launches.
The backstory:
A Biden-era decision kept the headquarters at its temporary location in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which has long battled Alabama to claim the center because it has significant implications for the local economy.
A review by the Defense Department inspector general was inconclusive and could not determine why Colorado was chosen over Alabama. Trump, a Republican who enjoys deep support in Alabama, had long been expected to move Space Command back to Alabama.