The short version: U.S. Space Command is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Redstone Arsenal in phases. More than 140 people were working at Redstone by September 2026, about 200 are expected by the end of 2026, about half of headquarters staff by the end of 2028, and full move-in around 2031 to 2032, once the permanent headquarters is built.
The timeline so far
- September 2025: Redstone Arsenal was named as the headquarters location.
- April 2026: a secure facility ribbon-cutting at Redstone.
- September 2026: more than 140 uniformed and civilian personnel working at Redstone, according to the Defense Department's update reported by the Alabama Political Reporter.
- End of 2026: about 200 people expected on site.
- End of 2028: about half of headquarters staff expected in Huntsville.
- 2027: planned groundbreaking on the permanent headquarters.
- About 2031 to 2032: building complete and full move-in.
Until the new building is ready, the joint operations center stays in Colorado. Reported totals for how many positions move vary by source, from about 1,400 to 1,800. Colorado's lawsuit over the move was still pending as of this writing.
What it means for housing
The move is gradual, so it adds a steady trickle of buyers and renters over several years rather than a sudden wave. Most Space Command work will be on Redstone Arsenal, so the first question for most buyers is which gate they will use. Our gate pages show homes for sale within 5 miles of each one:
- Gate 9 on Rideout Road, open around the clock and the busiest
- Gate 1 and Gate 7 on Martin Road
- Gate 10 on Patton Road
- Or every home within 5 miles of any gate
Coming from Colorado Springs? Our Colorado Springs to Huntsville guide compares home prices, taxes and BAH, and the Redstone BAH calculator shows what your allowance buys here. See our Space Command page for homes near the Arsenal and the latest updates, and the October market report for current prices.
New to Alabama real estate? Read Alabama: The Wild Wild West of Real Estate before you sign anything. And when you are ready, talk to us: we are a local, family-owned brokerage and can tour homes with you by video before you arrive.
Sources: Alabama Political Reporter, Sept 8, 2026; Defense News, Mar 27, 2026; Defense One, Aug 2026. Timelines are official plans and can change. Wyze Realty is not affiliated with U.S. Space Command or the Department of Defense.