Trump moves Space Command to Alabama for political reward

On Sept. 2, 2025, The President announced he would move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, 🏈Alabama.

He reversed the Biden administration's Jul. 31, 2023, decision to keep the headquarters in 🏔️Colorado Springs.

The announcement triggered plans to shift staff, facilities, and missions over several years.

The Trump administration first designated Huntsville as the preferred site in Jan. 2021.

The Biden administration reviewed basing options and on Jul. 31, 2023, kept the headquarters in 🏔️Colorado Springs.

Officials cited operational readiness, existing infrastructure, and workforce continuity in that decision.

The Government Accountability Office released a report in May 2025 on the relocation costs and risks.

The GAO estimated Huntsville would save about $426 million over 15 years compared with a new 🏔️Colorado facility.

The GAO also warned the move posed readiness risks and cited gaps in Defense Department documentation.

The report said building new 🏈Alabama facilities would take years and could create capability shortfalls during transition.

🏔️Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued the federal government over the relocation.

The state's congressional delegation also publicly opposed the move and warned of national security risks.

Defense officials and watchdogs warned the relocation could spur workforce losses and slow mission capability.