It is encouraging to see the senators taking action to ensure that the U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs remains in the state. Space Command Combatant Commander, the U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, and the former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have all conveyed the importance of Peterson Air Force Base as the U.S. Space Command location for Space Force to reach full operational capability as quickly as possible” (GAO: Government Accountability Office 2022). Additionally, the Space Force has provided resources and support for various initiatives, such as STEM education, disaster relief, and community engagement, which have helped to bolster the local economy. Bluestaq, a Colorado Springs-based government contractor, has worked with Space Force since 2020 and was awarded a $280 million contract in March of 2021 to continue its work with the Space Force (Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade 2023). We know that Donald Trump awarded the Space Command to Alabama because Alabama voted for Trump and Colorado didn’t.

Source: CNN February 01, 2023 00:00 UTC