Summary
The Announcement:
President Trump declared in the Oval Office that the U.S. Space Command headquarters will be relocated from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama — a reversal of the Biden-era decision to keep it in Colorado. He celebrated Huntsville’s legacy in space exploration, dubbing it “Rocket City,” and praised the city’s strong advocacy for hosting the command.
Officials Support the Move:
Vice President JD Vance hailed Alabama as “exactly the right place” for Space Command, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded the decision, insisting it restores the command where it “should be,” according to military advisors. CBS NewsU.S. Department of Defense
Alabama Leaders Respond:
Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined Trump for the announcement. Tuberville suggested naming the headquarters after Trump, calling Huntsville the “perfect place.” Britt declared: “Restoring Space Command to its rightful home,” and argued the move puts “American war fighter... first.”