WASHINGTON — After years of back and forth volleys like a political ping pong match, it looks like Space Command will be landing in Huntsville.
At least, according to Rep. Mike Rogers, chair of the House Armed Services Committee.
Speaking on Auburn University’s McCrary Institute’s “Cyber Focus” podcast, Rogers (R-Saks) confirmed that the long-awaited decision will be finalized this month.
“I expect sometime during the month of April, that Space Command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville,” he said.
“Space Command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville.” – @RepMikeRogersAL
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— McCrary Institute (@McCraryCyber) April 9, 2025
“I’ve already talked with the contractor. He is ready to turn dirt on the day the announcement’s made, and we do expect it to be announced right after the Air Force secretary is named.”
The Senate has not yet scheduled a vote to confirm Troy Meink’s nomination as secretary, but it is expected sometime in April, according to reports.
“Everyone knows that U.S. Space Command headquarters should be in Huntsville because that is best for our national security,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) told 256 Today. “I’ve met with President Trump and Vice President Vance and can assure you the topic of Space Command came up.
“The 21-category selection speaks for itself and I look forward to the new Air Force secretary recommending Huntsville to be the permanent home for Space Command headquarters when he is sworn in.”
Rogers’ remarks came during a wide-ranging conversation with host Frank Cilluffo that covered cyber threats, space policy, national defense priorities, and technological readiness.
During the interview, Rogers also discussed the potential missile defense initiative “Golden Dome,” echoing President Trump’s desire to mirror Israel’s Iron Dome system with a layered U.S. approach.
“Obviously, this would be exactly in the wheelhouse of Huntsville … They already have a big space mission up there,” he said. “This is exactly in their wheelhouse.”
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