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U.S. Space Command stories
National
NBC News said the Biden administration is poised to keep Space Command in Colorado. Abortion is the main reason, but Tuberville "isn't helping."
Aerospace and Defense
“Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States,” Britt said.
Aerospace and Defense
The 89-page report identified "significant shortfalls in its transparency and credibility" in the revised selection process.
Aerospace and Defense
A second investigation launched by the Government Accountability Office has yet to be released.
Aerospace and Defense
Ainsworth said a Space Guard unit within the Alabama National Guard would "logically provide much-needed support for U.S. Space Command."
Legislature
The legislative package, which has already been approved by the state Senate, is the result of work by the Alabama Military Stability Commission.
Economy
"We welcome Space Command to Huntsville with open arms and a good dose of southern hospitality," the lieutenant governor said.
National
Shelby has advocated for the selection of Redstone Arsenal for the U.S. Space Command headquarters.
Aerospace and Defense
“I couldn’t be more pleased to learn that Alabama will be the new home to the United States Space Command!" Ivey said in a...