DETROIT — An airport in the Upper Peninsula has been selected as the command and control center that would support U.S. defense and commercial satellite launch sites, the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association confirmed on Sunday. The selection of Chippewa County International Airport, which once served as a U.S. Air Force base, is the final piece in a plan to make Michigan a significant hub for the aerospace industry and exploration, and keep talent for these jobs and careers in the state. It is located about 20 miles south of Sault Ste. Marie. The formal announcement of the command cen…
Michigan site chosen for satellite launch command center
