Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he wants the headquarters for the new Space Force to be in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Today, I am formally sending a request to @realDonaldTrump to place the headquarters for the Space Force Combatant Command here in Florida @NASAKennedy in Cape Canaveral. This is part of Florida's history and is a logical fit for our state.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 19, 2019
The Associated Press reports that President Trump is moving closer towards his goal of creating a Space Force, but not as the separate military department he envisioned.
It will begin as part of the Air Force, similar to how the Marine Corps is part of the Navy, but could become its own separate department in the future.
That's according to senior administration officials who briefed journalists on a directive Trump planned to sign Tuesday establishing the Space Force.
Trump says it's needed to ensure U.S. dominance in space. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns about the need and potential cost.
Cost details will be included in the 2020 budget proposal Trump sends Congress next month.
Administration officials spoke on condition of anonymity under grounds rules set by the White House.
