US Space Command's New HQ in Huntsville: Ready for Launch

0:00U.S. Space Command has officially launched his new headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, right on Redstone Arsenal. They marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, signaling the start of full operations from this spot. The move wraps up the shift from Colorado to Alabama, with the big moment hitting at exactly 207 pm. This set up positions the command in a key hub for space work. General Stephen Whiting, the top commander, hailed it as their launch point. He stressed they'll build, grow, and keep space running non-stop from here. No days off. Hundreds of government workers and contractors are set to staff the site, boosting local jobs and space expertise in the region. Now locked in at Redstone, space command stands ready to safeguard our orbits and push forward in the stars. Local news, powered by AI. This is Birmingham News Today.