The Quad Space Act directs the Secretary of Defense to start discussions with Australia, India, and Japan through the existing Quad partnership to identify ways these countries can cooperate on space-related issues, including developing best practices for space operations, sharing information about space situational awareness, and coordinating space industrial policies. The bill reflects Congress's view that stronger space cooperation among these four democracies is important for maintaining a secure and open Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary of Defense must begin these discussions within 180 days of the bill's enactment and submit a report to Congress within 270 days outlining the areas of mutual interest identified and potential steps toward formalizing the cooperation. The bill does not authorize any specific funding but establishes a timeline for the Defense Department to explore and report on collaborative opportunities in space with key Indo-Pacific allies.
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