Byron Donalds unveils 'Florida's Space Race' initiative to bring NASA HQ to Brevard County

Will NASA headquarters be moving to Florida's Space Coast? Congressman Byron Donalds has unveiled a plan to bring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters to Brevard County, claiming the move would expand launch capacity, accelerate permitting, and create thousands of high-paying aerospace jobs across Florida.Donalds – who is currently campaigning for Florida governor – announced "Florida's Space Race" as an initiative to continue Florida's legacy in space history by proposing to relocate NASA's headquarters to Brevard County. SpaceX founder Elon Musk endorsed Donalds in his gubernatorial bid.According to a July 31 press release, Donalds said the initiative will also: Streamline permitting for strategic space industry projectsEstablish a statewide workforce pipeline through industry-led training programsConvene a Florida Space Race SummitStrengthen partnerships between state government, Space Florida, industry leaders and research institutionsIn H.R. 2422 "