The time has come to move NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida — the heart of America’s space program.

With its deep legacy of success and recognizing the advantages of having decision makers closer to the center of America’s operational space program, Florida is the logical home for NASA’s headquarters. The business community stands ready to welcome the agency and bolster America’s role as the world’s space leader.

As the federal government looks to drive cost-saving efficiencies, the Sunshine State makes logical and fiscally responsible sense for NASA headquarters. Taxpayers will benefit from the space administration leveraging Florida’s strong aerospace sector, extensive infrastructure, highly skilled talent pipeline, lower operating costs, and favorable business environment.

Today, Florida has more than 700 companies and 140,000 skilled workers in the aerospace industry. It is the home to some of NASA’s most critical assets and the location for the most rocket launches globally.

With years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space sector, engineers, scientists and technicians in Florida are some of the most qualified in the world. This........

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