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 are expected to be permanently based in Colorado Springs, pending environmental impact assessments.
The permanent location of U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters remains undecided and highly contentious, with Colorado Springs currently serving as its temporary home.
Colorado lawmakers are advocating to keep SPACECOM in Colorado Springs, citing operational benefits, while Alabama lawmakers are pushing for Huntsville, its previously selected permanent home, accusing the Biden administration of politically motivated delays influenced by factors like operational disruptions, costs, and Alabama's restrictive health laws.

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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.