U.S. Space Command headquarters is moving from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal in phases. Here are the milestones, each linked to its source.
Space Command Huntsville timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Sept. 2, 2025 | The President announces the relocation of USSPACECOM headquarters to Redstone Arsenal.[1] |
| Late 2025 / early 2026 (approx.) | Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham is named director of the transition team, leading the Program Management Office at Redstone. The City of Huntsville has pledged $425 million in investments to support the move.[2] |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | The first personnel transition: the Joint Intelligence Support Element (JISE) moves to Redstone.[3] |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | A ribbon cutting marks USSPACECOM taking operational control of a facility at Redstone. When fully moved, the JISE will be an 80-person team.[1] |
| Aug. 2026 | News reports describe the build-up: about 200 personnel expected on Redstone by the end of 2026, and about 900 by 2028.[4,5] |
| End of 2028 (goal) | Gen. Stephen Whiting's stated goal: at least half of the command operating from Redstone.[1] |
| Later | A permanent, purpose-built headquarters is planned. Check current reporting for construction and move-in dates, which have shifted before.[2,4] |
What it means for families
- Your own move date depends on your directorate's wave, not the overall timeline. Ask your chain of command or civilian personnel office.
- Start with Redstone ACS Relocation Readiness and the Colorado Springs to Huntsville move guide.[6]
- Want official updates? The command says it shares relocation news on its Facebook, X, and LinkedIn accounts.[1]
Frequently asked questions
When did Space Command start moving to Huntsville?
The first personnel, the Joint Intelligence Support Element, moved to Redstone Arsenal on April 15, 2026.[3]
When will Space Command be fully in Huntsville?
When was the Space Command move to Huntsville announced?
On September 2, 2025.[1]
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on October 24, 2026. Rules, hours and figures change, so confirm with the official source before you act.
- U.S. Space Command: USSPACECOM takes operational control of facility at Redstone Arsenal (Apr 29, 2026)
- U.S. Space Command: Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham leads USSPACECOM's transition to Redstone Arsenal
- DVIDS: USSPACECOM JISE transitions to Redstone Arsenal (Apr 15, 2026)
- Air & Space Forces Magazine: Space Command to relocate 200 personnel to Alabama this year
- AL.com (Aug 2026): 900 Space Command personnel expected to be working on Redstone Arsenal by 2028
- Redstone Arsenal MWR: Relocation Readiness Program