Governor Ivey urges President Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville

Governor Kay Ivey took a significant step on April 15, 2025, by signing Senate Joint Resolution 63, which emphasized Alabama’s plea to the Trump administration to solidify Huntsville as the permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command at Redstone Arsenal. Ivey’s firm belief in this resolution was evident in her statement after the signing, where she mentioned that both Republicans and Democrats in Alabama concur that Huntsville is the rightful home for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.

The resolution, a result of bipartisan efforts, urges key federal officials – the President of the United States, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force – to swiftly move forward with the decision to base the U.S. Space Command in Huntsville. This call to action underscores Alabama’s unwavering support for hosting the U.S. Space Command and reinforces Huntsville’s reputation as a thriving center for aerospace, defense, and space innovation. The resolution has made it clear that after years of thorough review, oversight, and endorsements, Redstone Arsenal stands out as the premier choice for this significant relocation.

In 2021, Redstone Arsenal was identified as the preferred location following a Strategic Basing Action conducted by the U.S. Air Force. The decision was based on several critical factors like cost-effectiveness, infrastructure, quality of workforce, and overall quality of life. Recommendations supporting Huntsville as the permanent home for the U.S. Space Command were further solidified by comprehensive investigations carried out by both the Department of Defense Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office.

The resolution, introduced on April 8, quickly garnered support and was successfully passed by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature by April 10. Consequently, Governor Ivey signed it into law on April 15, marking another step forward in the collective effort to bring the U.S. Space Command to Huntsville. The resounding conclusion drawn from these collective efforts is that Huntsville’s bid to house the U.S. Space Command is not just advantageous in terms of national security, but it also reinforces the city’s pivotal role in advancing space exploration and defense technology. Alabama’s resolute commitment to this cause is a testament to the state’s dedication to embracing and nurturing innovative and strategic initiatives that enhance national capabilities in defense, technology, and space exploration.