Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026

Summary

Requires the Chief of Space Operations to deliver a report within one year assessing whether and how to expand the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender to include additional Indo‑Pacific allies, specifically Japan and the Republic of Korea. The report must describe current expansion efforts, list policy or funding changes needed by the U.S. or partner governments to admit new members, and evaluate national‑security, feasibility, and resource implications for accession.

• Mandates a formal report by the Chief of Space Operations on expanding Operation Olympic Defender to Indo‑Pacific allies, due within one year.
• Specifically calls out consideration of Japan and the Republic of Korea for accession.
• Report must outline current expansion activities and the policy or funding changes needed for partner accession.
• Requires analysis of impacts on U.S. national security and the feasibility/national‑interest implications for the named allies.
• Directs identification of any additional executive or legislative authorities or resources needed to permit accession.
• Designates four congressional committees as the required recipients of the report.
• Does not itself authorize expansion, change policy, or appropriate funds—only requests analysis and recommendations.
• Could inform future diplomatic, policy, or funding decisions related to allied cooperation in space defense.