Trump Announces Relocation of U.S. Space Command Headquarters to Alabama

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2025 - At 2 p.m. ET today, President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office to reveal that the United States Space Command headquarters will be moved from its temporary site in Colorado to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This decision reverses the Biden administration’s choice to keep Space Command in Colorado and is expected to bring significant economic and strategic benefits to Alabama’s aerospace sector.

The President opened his remarks by emphasizing the critical importance of space as a domain of national security. “Today we are taking a historic step to ensure America leads in space,” he declared, noting that the relocation will streamline command operations for satellite navigation, missile launch alerts and troop communications. Trump pointed out that Alabama’s longstanding contributions to the nation’s aerospace and defense industries make it the ideal permanent home for Space Command.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had earlier teased an “exciting announcement related to the Department of Defense,” fueling widespread speculation about a potential renaming of the Pentagon or troop deployments to address domestic challenges. While today’s announcement did not address those rumors directly, administration officials confirm that discussions about the Department’s future nomenclature remain ongoing.

Crowds gathered outside the White House and at viewing sites in Huntsville celebrated the announcement. Local officials estimate the move will create thousands of jobs in engineering, logistics and support services, underscoring the administration’s commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing and defense capabilities.

The President concluded by instructing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to begin the formal transfer process immediately, with an anticipated completion date in early 2026. A Pentagon livestream of today’s address bore the label “U.S. Command HQ,” highlighting the administration’s framing of the move as a decisive victory for both national security and the economy.