Washington, DC [US], June 6 (ANI) – US Senators Kevin Cramer and Michael Bennet have introduced the Quad Space Act of 2025 to strengthen space cooperation among Quad nations. The bill directs the US Secretary of Defense to initiate discussions with Quad countries to identify mutual interests related to the formulation of best practices in space, cooperation on space situational awareness, and space industrial policy.
A press release stated, “At a time when adversaries like China and Russia are increasingly utilizing space-based capabilities to expand their interests, US Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus and chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee, and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Quad Space Act of 2025.”
Cramer emphasized the importance of maintaining space dominance to protect the stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. He said, “The Quad’s alignment addresses shared security challenges between our countries, and we recognize the importance of space as a strategic domain. The Quad Space Act protects our interests by deepening space cooperation with trusted partners and reaffirming our commitment to advancing a free and open region.”
Bennet highlighted that the bill will enhance the collective capacity of the four nations to address shared challenges by ensuring safe and secure space missions, tracking objects and activities in space, and fostering shared innovation. He stated, “As China and Russia rapidly develop dangerous space capabilities and behave recklessly in space, the United States must bolster cooperation with our Quad partners to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad, is a diplomatic partnership among India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, committed to fostering an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
Earlier in January, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on his first day in office, hosted the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for a key Quad meeting. Rubio posted on X, “On day one as Secretary of State, I hosted the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan for an important meeting of the Quad. We are committed to strengthening economic opportunity and peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.”
The meeting at the US Department of State included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of India, Japan’s Takeshi Iwaya, and Australia’s Penny Wong. In a joint statement, the Quad foreign ministers reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific where “sovereignty and territorial integrity are upheld and defended.” The nations also expressed strong opposition “to any unilateral actions aimed at changing the status quo through force or coercion.” (ANI)
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