U.S. Space Force Puts Down More Roots in Colorado Springs

Colorado lawmakers are advocating for their state’s suitability as the location for permanent headquarters.

Thursday, June 01, 2023 at 03:21 PM ET

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The 74th ISR Squadron, activated in November, will be based at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, the Air Force said. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Air Force announced that three new Space Force units (Space Delta 15, 75th ISR Squadron, and 74th ISR Squadron) are expected to be permanently based in Colorado Springs.
This decision occurs amid a broader unresolved debate about the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command, which is currently temporarily housed in Colorado Springs.
Colorado lawmakers are advocating for Space Command's permanent retention in the state, citing operational stability and existing infrastructure, while Alabama lawmakers are pushing for its move to Huntsville, alleging political interference in the delay.
The Air Force reportedly favors keeping Space Command in Colorado Springs to avoid operational disruptions and costly moves, leveraging the region's robust space industry and educational institutions.

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The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday it expects three new Space Force units to be permanently based in Colorado Springs—the current and temporary home of U.S. Space Command.

The newly activated Space Delta 15—a command-and-control organization within Space Operations Command—along with the recently formed 75th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Squadron are expected to have a permanent home at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado. The 74th ISR Squadron, activated in November, will be based 10 miles away at Peterson SFB, the USAF said.