Ohio House Passes Resolution Supporting Relocation of NASA Headquarters to Cleveland
State Representatives Nick Santucci (R-Niles) and Ty Mathews (R-Findlay) are pleased to announce that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 60 – legislation supporting the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio.
“Ohio has always been a national leader in aviation and aerospace, and today’s resolution sends a clear message: we’re ready to lead the next chapter of American innovation,” said Majority Whip Nick Santucci. “Bringing NASA’s headquarters to Cleveland isn’t just about honoring our history—it’s about securing our economic future. This move would create thousands of high-paying jobs, strengthen our supply chains, and drive investment into Ohio’s research institutions, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure. It’s a catalytic opportunity for long-term growth, and Ohio is uniquely positioned to capitalize on it.”
“Today’s passage of this resolution sends a clear and united message: Ohio is ready to lead America’s next chapter in space exploration,” said Mathews. “From the Wright brothers to John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, Ohio has always been the birthplace of aerospace innovation. With world-class institutions, a highly skilled workforce, and a legacy unmatched in space history, relocating NASA Headquarters to Cleveland is not just a logical choice—it’s the right one. We are proud to champion this effort and stand fully committed to supporting NASA’s mission, our nation’s security, and the future of discovery. Why not Ohio?”
The resolution highlights how Ohio is fully equipped and uniquely positioned to support NASA’s future success. As a leader in aerospace innovation, Ohio offers a highly skilled workforce and robust infrastructure – including international airports, railways, major highways, and a strong manufacturing base essential to aerospace development. Institutions such as NASA Glenn Research Center, NASA Neil Armstrong Test Facility and the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton lead the way in cutting-edge aerospace research, developing breakthrough technologies that advance both civilian and national security interests.
Additionally, the resolution underscores how Ohio is the birthplace of aviation and the home state to many of our nation's greatest pioneers in space exploration. Ohio’s expertise and background in aerospace engineering, propulsion systems, and cybersecurity makes it a strategic location to support NASA’s operations in coordination with the Department of Defense and private-sector partners.