Space Command Headquarters to Relocate to Huntsville: Rep. Gary Palmer Applauds Long-Awaited Decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 2, 2025

In a move that reshapes the trajectory of U.S. military space operations, President Donald Trump announced today that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command will officially relocate from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. The decision reverses a Biden-era ruling and reaffirms Huntsville's status as a national hub for aerospace and defense innovation.

Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) welcomed the announcement, calling it "long overdue" and a correction of what he described as a politically motivated misstep by the previous administration.

"President Trump's decision to relocate Space Command Headquarters to Huntsville is not just welcome, but long overdue," Palmer stated. "From the beginning, Huntsville was designated as the best location for Space Command by the Department of Defense. The proximity to Redstone Arsenal and the state-of-the-art infrastructure, community support, and cost effectiveness placed Huntsville at the top of the list.

Palmer criticized the Biden administration's 2023 decision to keep the headquarters in Colorado, citing findings from the Department of Defense and the Air Force that had previously ranked Huntsville as the preferred site. The Government Accountability Office also noted transparency issues in the decision-making process that kept the command in Colorado.

"The Biden administration's decision to keep Space Command in Colorado was a result of political gamesmanship and ignored all facts. Today's announcement corrects this misstep and prioritizes our national security," Palmer added.

The relocation marks a significant victory for Alabama's congressional delegation, which has spent years lobbying for the move. Huntsville, often dubbed "Rocket City," is home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command-making it a natural fit for the command's strategic mission.

"Over the past four years, I have been proud of the Alabama delegation for our tireless efforts to bring Space Command home," Palmer concluded. "Today, it was an honor to stand alongside President Trump and see our work come to fruition as it was announced that Space Command will be coming to the Rocket City, where it has always belonged."

The transition is expected to bring thousands of jobs and billions in federal investment to the region over the next five years. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle emphasized that the decision is not just about local pride, but national readiness: "This decision ensures our nation is prepared to meet growing challenges in space."