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Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Joint Resolution 63, renewing Alabama’s formal request for the Trump administration to finalize the permanent headquarters for United States Space Command at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.
“Alabama Republicans and Democrats – along with the facts – agree the U.S. Space Command Headquarters belongs in Huntsville, Alabama!” Governor Ivey said in a statement following the signing.
The bipartisan resolution urges the President of the United States, the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force to “immediately proceed” with the basing decision, citing years of review, oversight and affirmation that have consistently ranked Redstone Arsenal as the top location.
Redstone was initially identified as the preferred site in 2021, following a Strategic Basing Action by the U.S. Air Force, which considered factors including cost, infrastructure, workforce quality and quality of life. That recommendation was later supported by investigations from both the Department of Defense Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office.
Senate Joint Resolution 63 was introduced on April 8, passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature by April 10, and was signed into law by Governor Ivey on April 15.
The resolution emphasizes Alabama’s continued support for hosting U.S. Space Command, reinforcing Huntsville’s reputation as a national hub for aerospace, defense and space innovation.
