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Governor Ron DeSantis files request to have Space Force headquarters in Florida

Jacksonville, FL — As President Trump signed a new directive on Tuesday to formally establish a US Space Command as an extension of the Air Force, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he's requesting to have the Space Command be headquartered in our state.

DeSantis argues having the headquarters in Florida would be a logical fit.

"As the world’s premier gateway to space, Florida has been the departure point for more cargo and humans to space than any other place in the world, so I believe our state is the logical choice to base this new command. In addition to my request to the President, I have also directed Space Florida to make it a top priority to pursue and secure this new headquarters here in Florida," says DeSantis in a statement.

According to a release from DeSantis' office, Florida already has several important strategic facilities and existing infrastructure, releasing the following list: Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Eglin Air Force Base in Valparaiso, and Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach.

Florida's commercial space industry has already created jobs for nearly 100,000 people according to the governor’s office, with hopes this potential headquarters would further boost the state’s economy.

Read the letter DeSantis sent to President Trump, by clicking HERE.

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