Aerospace and Defense Companies Continue Growth in Colorado Springs Amid Space Command Relocation

With Space Command moving, Colorado Republicans tout other military investments in the state

Taking a glass-half-full approach, the state’s GOP members of Congress are highlighting how much Space Force, in particular, is expected to grow in Colorado in the coming years.

Aerospace and defense companies continue growth in Colorado Springs amid Space Command relocation

Following the announcement that U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Alabama, state and local economic development officials said they're confident the relocation won't soften Colorado's or El Paso County's aerospace and defense industries.

Lawmakers, city leaders meet with Space Command leader to discuss transition

Space Command is moving quickly to bring the headquarters to Huntsville through meetings with members of the state’s congressional delegation and north Alabama leaders this week. RELATED: Check out more Alabama news. Subscribe to The Alabama Baptist today! The Commander of U.S. Space Command, Gen. Stephen Whiting, met with Congressman Dale Strong on Tuesday (Sept. 9), the lawmaker told Alabama Daily News, to give an update on the progress. It ma…