Quad Space Act

This bill tells the U.S. Defense Department to work with Australia, India, and Japan (the “Quad”) on space issues. It says the United States should strengthen cooperation with these partners, especially for security in the Indo‑Pacific region. The focus is to set shared best practices for space, improve cooperation on space situational awareness, and talk about space industry policy.

It sets a timeline: start these Quad discussions within 180 days after the law takes effect, then deliver a report within 270 days describing the areas of common interest found and steps to formalize cooperation among the four countries.

• Who is affected: The U.S. Department of Defense and partner nations Australia, India, and Japan through the Quad; U.S. space policy and industry discussions may be influenced by this cooperation.
• What changes: Requires talks to identify shared interests on space best practices, space situational awareness, and space industrial policy, plus a follow‑up report on findings and next steps.
• When: Begin talks within 180 days; submit the report within 270 days after enactment.