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This bill, known as the "Quad Space Act," requires the Secretary of Defense to initiate discussions with Australia, India, and Japan through the Quad (a strategic diplomatic partnership between these four countries) to explore collaborative opportunities in space-related areas. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary to seek mutual areas of interest within 180 days of enactment, focusing on three key domains: developing best practices in space, enhancing cooperation on space situational awareness (the ability to track and understand activities in space), and formulating joint space industrial policies. Within 270 days, the Secretary must submit a report to Congressional Armed Services Committees detailing the potential mutual interests identified and potential steps to formalize cooperation. The bill emphasizes the strategic importance of strengthening relationships among these Indo-Pacific nations, acknowledging previous diplomatic efforts by Presidents Trump and Biden in elevating the Quad partnership. The legislation reflects a broader goal of promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region by expanding collaborative efforts in the critical and increasingly strategic domain of space exploration and technology.

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