Several experts said the decision shouldn't be that big of a surprise, given that Huntsville had been poised to win the first contest -- in part due to its much lower cost of living, as well as plenty of available office and housing space.
"We've decided that the topic is important enough and unique enough that we need a group of people who understand it down to its most fundamental levels."
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Newcomers to the contest are: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; Patrick AFB, Florida; and Port San Antonio, Texas.
The official decision about the headquarters of SPACECOM isn't likely until mid- or late October.