Trump to announce U.S. Space Command HQ moving to Alabama

Published: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:38 pm

Trump to Announce Space Command HQ Relocation to Alabama

President Donald Trump is poised to announce the relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters from its current location to Alabama. The announcement is expected to be made on Tuesday.

The move would shift the headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The Department of Defense had initially scheduled a 2 p.m. EDT statement on its website, which was initially titled "U.S. Space Command HQ announcement." The title was later changed to "President Trump Makes an Announcement."

This decision follows a report from the Department of Defense Inspector General, which was unable to determine the reasoning behind a previous decision regarding the headquarters' transition. The Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army base, is adjacent to Huntsville, Alabama.

The first Trump administration had planned to move Space Command to Alabama. However, a 2022 report from the Government Accountability Office raised concerns, leading then-President Joe Biden to decide in 2023 to keep the headquarters in Colorado. This decision was met with disappointment from Alabama officials.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has been a vocal advocate for the move, even before Biden's decision. She expressed her support for Alabama as the rightful home for Space Command Headquarters. In January, Republican Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced a resolution in the Senate urging the incoming Trump administration to reverse Biden's decision.

BNN's Perspective:

The relocation of the U.S. Space Command headquarters is a significant decision with potential implications for national security and economic development. While the move has faced scrutiny and political maneuvering, the final decision will likely be viewed as a win for Alabama and a signal of the Trump administration's priorities. It remains to be seen how this shift will impact the Space Command's operations and the broader space industry.

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