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Huntsville is the Rocket City.
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Huntsville is the Rocket City.
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"...Gov. Jared Polis, both Colorado senators, U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, and other Colorado lawmakers all praised the Air Force’s basing decision, particularly since a rematch with Alabama over Space Command could be brewing. Alabama lawmakers Rep. Mike Rogers and Sen. Tommy Tuberville both expect President-elect Donald Trump to move the command from Peterson to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. Space Command is ..."
Reference: gazette.com
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"The basing decision has largely centered on two sites: Huntsville, Ala., and ...Both agencies concluded in 2022 that the Air Force followed the law when choosing Huntsville.
The Pentagon, in the midst of those watchdog reviews, initiated a new selection process. Despite the conclusions from GAO and the inspector general’s office, the Biden administration announced July 31..."
Reference: www.c4isrnet.com
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"...Defense is a major industry in Alabama. 168,439 Alabamians work for defense contractors.
Boeing builds Patriot missile components in Huntsville, the Lancer missile is made in a plant near Troy, parts for the Hydra-70 rocket are made at plants in Anniston and Huntsville. Parts for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle are made in Anniston.
Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies. All told, Alabama is on the front lines of security here at home and across the globe. ..."
Reference: yellowhammernews.com
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"...SpaceX already does business with the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command here. SMDC helped establish the SpaceX launch site on Omelek Island in the Pacific Ocean, where the company has already launched five rockets...."
Reference: Huntsville Space Professionals .
