U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement after President Trump announced the decision to relocate U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters back to Huntsville, Alabama.
The selection process for SPACECOM’s permanent headquarters began in 2020 when the U.S. Air Force conducted a review of 66 bases across 24 states. In January 2021, Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville was selected as the preferred site for the command’s headquarters. However, in July 2023, President Biden decided that SPACECOM would remain in Colorado.
“President Trump is doing the right thing by moving SPACECOM back to its rightful home in Sweet Home Alabama,” said Senator Tuberville. “This was never supposed to be about politics. After a thorough selection process involving 66 possible locations, Huntsville was chosen fair and square. But unfortunately, the Biden Administration chose politics over national security. Thankfully, President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, and Secretary Meink are restoring merit and integrity to the process and saving taxpayers nearly a half a billion dollars. We couldn’t be more excited to immediately welcome SPACECOM to the Rocket City.”
Senator Tuberville serves on several Senate committees including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging.
