The U.S. Air Force announced that the new
U.S. Space Command headquarters will be in
Huntsville, Alabama, after the state was selected
over five others competing for the project,
including Colorado, where Space Command is
provisionally located.
The role of Space Command is to conduct
operations such as enabling satellite-based
navigation and troop communication and
providing warning of missile launches. That
is different from the Space Force, which is a
distinct military service like the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to learn that
Alabama will be the new home to the United
States Space Command,” Alabama Republican
Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement.
“Our state has long provided exceptional
support for our military and their families as well
as a rich and storied history when it comes to
space exploration,” she said.