HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Space Command is coming to the Rocket City, and state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they are thrilled.

"You don't move the rocket off the launch pad, and you don't move Space Command out of the rocket city," Representative Andy Whitt, (R) Harvest, said.

"Huntsville, Alabama, has a strong foundation," Representative Anthony Daniels, (D) Huntsville, said. "We're providing the workforce and training the workforce. and we have a large military presence and defense presence here in our community."

That excitement is shared by U.S. Congressman Dale Strong, who even thanked President Trump on behalf of the 5th Congressional District for sticking to his word.

Strong has long advocated for Space Command to move to Huntsville, and said one reason is that the

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