Husted, Miller: NASA headquarters belongs in Ohio

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) led Ohio lawmakers in writing to Vice President J.D. Vance and Jared Isaacman, Administrator Designate for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), to highlight the fiscal and operational advantages of moving NASA’s headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio.

Because Cleveland, which is already home to NASA Glenn Research Center, offers a significantly lower cost of living and operating expenses than Washington, D.C., “relocating NASA HQ to Ohio would result in substantial savings for taxpayers while maintaining access to world-class aerospace research and development resources,” wrote the lawmakers.

Moving NASA headquarters to Ohio aligns with broader efforts to decentralize federal agencies and invest in regions outside Washington. Ohio has become a critical hub for advanced technology, research and manufacturing, making it well positioned to reinforce America’s national leadership in space exploration and aeronautics innovation.

“Given that very few NASA HQ employees currently work in-office, consolidating operations near an existing NASA field center would streamline agency functions while ensuring continued access to necessary infrastructure. NASA Glenn Research Center and its Lewis Field site at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport offer extensive office space and redevelopment opportunities, making them ideal locations to accommodate NASA HQ operations,” they continued.

“Ohio presents a uniquely advantageous case due to its rich aerospace heritage, lower operational costs, and central role in the nation’s technology and defense sectors,” they concluded.

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Reps. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio), Michael Rulli (R-Ohio), Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Mike Turner (R-Ohio), Mike Carey (R-Ohio), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Dave Taylor (R-Ohio), Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) also signed the letter.

The letter is here.