For years, U.S. Space Command was based in Colorado Springs at Peterson Space Force Base.
The command oversees American military operations in space — everything from protecting satellites to supporting GPS navigation and military communications. Its presence in Colorado was central to the state’s role as a national aerospace and defense leader.
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The move landed hard for aerospace industry leaders who had spent years trying to keep Space Command in Colorado — including Rachel Beck, executive director of the Colorado Chamber Foundation.
“Aerospace is such a huge part of our economy in Colorado and our identity in Colorado,” Beck said. “After a long, hard fight, and I think the data shows, Coloradans felt that we are the best location for Space Command. So, it was very disappointing.”
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