SPACECOM basing decision could change with presidential administration -- again

By Shelley K. Mesch / December 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Moving U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama as President-elect Trump has promised would be costly and disconnect the fully operational command from a community of space experts, analysts told Inside Defense , while a major congressional supporter touted what he considers security benefits and long-term cost benefits at the proposed new location. During previous arguments over basing, officials warned that moving the headquarters would delay full operational capability, but SPACECOM achieved FOC last December. Now, relocating to Alabama could...

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