The mandate of President Donald J. Trump, as clearly seen by the incredible efforts of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), offers clear direction to create a government that is more efficient and reduces ongoing costs to American taxpayers. Moving NASA HQ out of the bubble of Washington D.C. to the space state will allow one of America’s most revered institutions to better align with the President’s goals and will reenergize NASA.

From the days of the government-led Apollo and Shuttle eras to today’s commercially driven space economy, Florida is the place where astronauts ready for their missions to the Moon, to Low Earth Orbit, and soon, to Mars. Florida has invested in building an ecosystem—from infrastructure and workforce to a positive business climate—that has created the foundation for the private space industry thrive here.

The state of Florida offers a tremendous cost-saving solution that provides NASA the unique opportunity for a historic break from the bureaucratic hivemind of D.C. and the ability to evolve with the agility needed to meet the demands of today’s aerospace science, research, and test ecosystem. In fact, Florida is ready to house NASA HQ staff immediately if the Administration wants to move quickly. We are that nimble. A NASA HQ in the state of Florida can leverage the state’s unique statutory powers to finance and construct a world-class facility, with proximity to a talented workforce, and access to an unbeatable location that offers employees and their families access to a range of amenities.