Trump announces U.S. Space Command Headquarters Moving to Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2025 — Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. Space Command will officially move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama.
“Forever to be known from this point forward as Rocket City,” Trump declared while speaking from the Oval Office.
He was joined by Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, along with other officials.
Reversing Biden’s Decision
The move reverses a 2023 decision by President Joe Biden, who had planned to establish a permanent Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs.
Trump criticized Biden during his remarks and emphasized his commitment to Alabama as the long-term home of the command. “I hope it will remain here for hundreds of years,” he said.
Why Huntsville?
Huntsville, often nicknamed Rocket City, is home to the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, making it a strategic hub for aerospace and defense operations.
FAQs
What did Donald Trump announce about U.S. Space Command?
Trump announced that U.S. Space Command headquarters will officially move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Huntsville, Alabama.
Why is U.S. Space Command moving to Alabama?
Huntsville, also called “Rocket City,” is already a major hub for aerospace and defense. It hosts NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal, making it a strategic location for Space Command.
Who was present during the announcement?
Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt.
Did this decision change previous plans?
Yes. In 2023, President Joe Biden had decided to keep U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs. Trump’s announcement reverses that decision.
What did Trump say about the future of Space Command in Alabama?
Trump said he hopes Space Command will stay in Alabama for “hundreds of years.”
When will the move take place?
The timeline for the full relocation has not been announced yet. More details are expected in the coming months.
Why is Huntsville called “Rocket City”?
Huntsville earned the nickname because of its long history with U.S. space programs, rocket development, and its role in NASA’s space missions.
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