Trump to Relocate U.S. Space Command From Colorado to Alabama

Space Force officially became a branch of the armed services in December 2019. Did you know that Space Command headquarters have been located in Colorado Springs since then?

Well, that is changing.

Trump Administration Plans to Relocate Space Command from Colorado

The AP, along with other sources, reports that the Trump Administration plans to relocate Space Command from Colorado Springs to Alabama.

The White House is saying it will make the move due to economic and political reasons.

Biden Kept Headquarters in Colorado Springs Before the Switch

President Biden decided to keep the headquarters in Colorado Springs in 2023. However, those headquarters will move to Huntsville, Alabama. The city is often nicknamed 'Rocket City'.

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Moving from Colorado Could Save Millions

The Pentagon believes that moving Space Command from Alabama will save $426 million.

Huntsville was one of six cities across the nation that were being considered as the new headquarters for Space Command.

What This Means for Colorado Springs

So, what does this mean for Colorado Springs?

We imagine a lot of people are buying moving boxes and are anticipating relocation.

More Federal Jobs Coming to Fort Collins

We previously covered that many federal workers are coming to Colorado. The USDA is opening more headquarters across the country, and one of them will be located in Fort Collins.

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Colorado Gains and Losses in Federal Jobs

More federal workers will be coming to Fort Collins, but more employees will likely be leaving the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs due to this decision by the Trump Administration.