'Rocket city': Trump relocates US space command to Alabama; reverses Biden-era policy

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that US Space Command will be relocated from Colorado to Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary location.

During the announcement, Trump said, “I am thrilled to report that the US Space Command Headquarters will move to a beautiful locale of a place called Hounsfield, Alabama, forever to be known as ‘Rocket City.’ Congratulations everybody. This will result in more than 30,000 Alabama jobs, hundreds of billions of dollars of investment. Most importantly, this decision will help America defend, and dominate the high frontiers…”

The move, expected to be formally announced from the White House, was confirmed by two sources familiar with the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity. A Pentagon website will livestream the event, describing it as a “U.S. Space Command HQ Announcement.”

Space Command is responsible for critical operations, including satellite-based navigation, troop communications, and missile launch warnings . Both Alabama and Colorado have long competed for the command due to its economic significance and political weight, reported AP.

This announcement also marks Trump’s first public appearance in a week. Over the weekend, he was seen at his golf course and gave several interviews but remained largely out of the public eye. On Sunday, he posted on Truth Social, “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.”

His recent Cabinet meeting lasted three hours, including a monologue, discussions with officials, and questions from reporters.