Latest "Peterson Air Force Base" stories

More than 100 U.S. Space Command personnel and 900 total participants took part in Global Lightning 2021 on March 8-12, which integrated space capabilities into a multi-domain exercise at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Space Command/Lewis Carlyle)

Review of Space Command basing decision sought by Senate Intel members

Some lawmakers are still trying to convince the executive branch to reverse a preliminary decision to move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Huntsville is up to the task of hosting US Space Command

The author of this commentary argues that Huntsville, Alabama's many advantages will help it prevail in a review of the decision to make it the permanent home of U.S. Space Command.

By Mark S. Chandler

2 years ago

Why Space Command should stay in Colorado Springs

In this commentary, a former commander of NORAD and NORTHCOM argues why he supports reviewing the process that selected Huntsville, Alabama, over Colorado's Peterson Air Force Base for U.S. Space Command's headquarters.

By Gen. Gene Renuart (ret.)

2 years ago

Colorado’s Aerospace Alley prepares for Space Command move to Alabama

The earliest Redstone Arsenal would take over hosting Space Command from Colorado Springs would be in 2026.

By Dan Boyce, Colorado Public Radio via AP

3 years ago

Defense Department inspector general reviews Trump relocation of Space Command

The Department of Defense’s inspector general announced Friday that it was reviewing the Trump administration’s last-minute decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.

3 years ago

Governor urges Biden administration to keep Space Command, US lands agency in Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis is urging the Biden administration to keep the headquarters of two key U.S. government agencies in Colorado.

3 years ago