The resolution SJR___ reaffirms Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, as the optimal permanent location for the headquarters of the U.S. Space Command, emphasizing its critical role in advancing national security. It highlights the importance of space operations for military and economic purposes and acknowledges the U.S. Space Command's mission to enhance military capabilities in space. The resolution notes that the Secretary of the Air Force selected Redstone Arsenal after a thorough evaluation of various candidate locations, citing its superior workforce, infrastructure, community support, and cost-effectiveness as key factors in the decision.
Furthermore, the resolution expresses gratitude to the U.S. Air Force for its selection and urges the Biden Administration to affirm Redstone Arsenal as the permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. It strongly defends Alabama's suitability for this mission against any claims to the contrary and underscores the state's long-standing leadership in aerospace and defense, including its historical contributions to space exploration and missile defense. The resolution concludes by directing copies to be sent to key federal officials and members of Alabama's Congressional delegation.