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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 partnership of four countries) to explore collaborative opportunities in space. Specifically, the bill mandates that within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must seek to identify mutual interests in three key areas: developing best practices in space, enhancing space situational awareness (the ability to track and understand activities in space), and creating a shared space industrial policy. Within 270 days, the Secretary must submit a report to Congressional Armed Services Committees detailing the potential areas of mutual interest and proposed steps for formalizing cooperation. The bill emphasizes the strategic importance of strengthening relationships with these Indo-Pacific partners, noting that previous presidential administrations have viewed the Quad as critical for addressing regional challenges and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The legislation reflects a growing recognition of space as a domain of strategic importance and the potential benefits of multinational cooperation in space exploration, technology, and security.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5175/all-info