Alabama Secures US Space Command HQ: A Political and Economic Prize

In a significant development, President Donald Trump's administration will officially announce that the US Space Command's permanent headquarters will be situated in Alabama, reversing a decision made under President Biden to maintain it in Colorado. The announcement, expected on Tuesday, comes after a four-year tug-of-war between the states.

Space Command is crucial for operations including satellite navigation and missile warning, making its location a matter of both economic impact and political prestige. Huntsville, Alabama—also known as Rocket City due to its deep ties to the Space and Missile Defense Command and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centre—emerges victorious in this battle.

Alabama's selection follows an Air Force evaluation favouring the state's infrastructure and community support. Although a review by the Defense Department's inspector general left unanswered why Colorado was initially chosen, Trump's expected confirmation favors Alabama, where he enjoys strong political support.

(With inputs from agencies.)