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"The inspector general’s report, released in April 2025, concluded that the Air Force’s evaluation process was technically sound and reaffirmed Huntsville as the preferred site on cost and long-term strategic grounds ...The relocation is projected to move about 1,600 military and civilian jobs from Colorado to Alabama. While uniformed personnel would be required to relocate, Colorado lawmakers have warned that many civilian employees may opt not to move ..."
Reference: spacenews.com'...Huntsville, Alabama has earned the esteemed moniker of "Rocket City" due to its remarkable and enduring contributions to the realm of aerospace and rocketry. This name stems from the city's pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of space exploration, a legacy that took root in the mid-20th century with the establishment of the Marshall Space Flight Center. ...Huntsville, under the visionary stewardship of Dr. Wernher Von Braun —a German rocket scientist who was brought to the United States following World War II—blossomed into a thriving hub of rocket research and development. Driven by a pursuit of scientific advancement, Huntsville became an epicenter where groundbreaking ideas and innovations took flight.
The significance of Huntsville's contribution to rocketry cannot be overstated.'
"...Fans of billionaire Elon Musk are now saying that a book written more than 70 years ago by the rocket scientist who helped put Huntsville on the map predicted the SpaceX and Tesla CEO becoming the leader of Mars.
A portion of the 1953 book “Mars Project” by aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun, who led development of rocket technology for the Nazi party in Germany and later developed rockets in Alabama.
In the book, von Braun says that “the government of Mars consisted of ten men.”..."
"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center team’s low-cost target provided an operational assessment for the Army’s new Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radar.
A Black Dagger short-range ballistic missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launched from Fort Wingate, New Mexico, into White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, Dec. 6. ..."
"...Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said he believes President-elect Trump will move the Space Command to Alabama in his first week in office. During an interview with Mobile, Ala., radio FM Talk 106.5 that aired Monday, Rogers, who is the House Armed Services Committee chair, said he expects Trump will immediately reverse the decision made by President Biden to keep the headquarters in Colorado. “I’ve told y’all since Biden made that crooked decision, it wasn’t going to work..."
Reference: www.aol.com ."...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"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center team’s low-cost target served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. A Black Dagger Zombie missile target..."
Reference: www.army.mil ."...The biggest single outlay will go to the Redstone Arsenal, the Army's primary testing facility for missiles in Huntsville. It would receive $80 million for a ground test facility. ..."
Reference: www.thecentersquare.com .
"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense ranked as the top place to work in the Army for the second straight year.
USASMDC at Redstone Arsenal prioritizes providing trained and ready forces for space, missile defense, and high-altitude missions while also preparing for future conflict. ..."
"...REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is getting a new commanding general this week. Outgoing commanding general, Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, will retire ...Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey begins as Space and Missile Defense Command’s new commanding"
Reference: whnt.com ."RTX Corporation recently secured a contract involving the Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (“PATRIOT”). Per the deal, the company will be accountable for providing depot operations, technical assistance and new equipment training for PATRIOT. The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, has awarded the deal. Valued at $145 million, the contract is scheduled to be completed by Nov 30, 2025. The work related to the deal will be carried out in Doha, Qatar. ..."
Reference: www.zacks.com ."As an Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Operations Research Analyst at the NH-0801/1515-4 level, some of your typical work assignments may include..."
Reference: www.usajobs.gov/job/744787600 ."...Local media reporting a possible active shooter in place at Redstone Arsenal. The possible location is in or near the Sparkman Center, buildings 5301 -5308 are currently being cleared. 'Run, Hide, Fight' order has been issued. Gates to Redstone Arsenal are presently closed. Situation still active and ongoing at this time. Gate 9 is ..."
Reference: Follow Rocket City News for updates ."...The command, located at Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal, is led by Lieutenant General David Mann who has recently been named the Army's Air and Missile Defense Enterprise integrator in support of the Army's vision for Force 2025 and beyond..."
Reference: www.waaytv.com ."...Raytheon announced this week the Navy awarded the company an additional $149 million for 74 Standard Missile-6 all up rounds, spares containers and services...."
Reference: www.al.com .
"...HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - The mysterious blob that appeared on radar screens over the Redstone Arsenal military base here Tuesday may have been caused by the release of a new form of ..."
Reference: al.com .
"...The Standard Missle-6 is the first weapon to come out of Raytheon's missile integration facility on Redstone Arsenal. The facility opened in November 2012. Raytheon Missile System President Dr. Taylor Lawrence..."
Reference: www.waff.com ."...In addition to the Von Braun Missile Defense campus, the project at Redstone Arsenal includes design and construction of a multi-story, 225,000-square-foot administrative facility for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Turner expects to break ground this fall. ..."
Reference: www.marketwatch.com ."...Those Standard Missile 3 interceptors aboard U.S. and Japanese Aegis destroyers are made by Raytheon. And a version of those SM-3 missiles will soon be put together at the $75 million plant the company is building on Redstone Arsenal...."
Reference: al.com .Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (January 8, 2026) Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (January 8, 2026) Location:...
