Economic Benefit From Space Command Won't Be Immediate, Huntsville Leaders Say

Battle over Space Command HQ location heats up as lawmakers press new Air Force secretary

Years after the first Trump administration moved to designate Alabama as the home of a permanent Space Command headquarters (HQ), the political tug-of-war for the base continues.Colorado Republicans are urging the president to rethink the decision while Alabama lawmakers insist it will and should move forward. After his May 13 confirmation, new Air Force Secretary Troy Meink can now expect a lot of calls from Capitol Hill pulling him in differen…

Economic benefit from Space Command won't be immediate, Huntsville leaders say

It could take up to five years before Huntsville will fully benefit economically from U.S. Space Command should the headquarters be moved here, according to city officials.