Together We Can Defend America's Future From Space
On August 18, 2020, the City of Sterling Heights, Michigan—in partnership with the State of Michigan, Macomb County, and the Michigan Air National Guard—applied as a U.S. Air Force-chosen finalist to locate the site of the new United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) headquarters on the property of the 3,600-acre Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB).
It’s important for economic developers and government officials to recognize the significance of an area’s Location Quotient (LQ). This number reveals how unique a particular region is in comparison to the nation, specifically as it relates to an industry and its occupations, with an emphasis on current jobs, ability for growth and industry-related exports. For industries as they relate to the US Space Command, Sterling Heights’ LQ is far above that of Colorado Springs.
The proposed site would amply meet the security, data transmission, and space requirements for the approximately 1,400 military and civilian personnel working in the new headquarters. In addition, if so desired, the base has over 111,000 square-feet readily available in four vacant buildings that could be used during an initial mission standup phase or as supplemental space when a new building is constructed.
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Our application as a finalist for the USSPACECOM enjoys wide & enthusiastic support from across the State of Michigan. Check out some of the letters from our state’s leading officials.
Governor of the State of Michigan
United States Senator (Michigan)
United States Senator (Michigan)
United States Congress Members
County Executive of Macomb County, Michigan
Mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan
We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Space Command to the state of Michigan. Show your support for this initiative by filling out the form here.
We’ve put together a letter to help express everyone’s interest in Space Command coming to Michigan. By adding your information to the right, your name will be added to our support letter. View the sample letter by clicking here.
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