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S 5329

Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Katie Britt and 1 co-sponsor

Expands space wargaming, training, and analysis to strengthen U.S. space-control readiness and adds an unclassified report on Chinese commercial space capabilities.

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Bill Summary · S 5329

Overview

  • Title: Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
  • Bill number: S. 5329 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)
  • Introduced: August 6, 2026 by Senator Cortez Masto (and co-sponsored by Senator Britt)
  • Status: Read twice in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
  • Purpose: To enhance space control and space superiority readiness by expanding wargaming, modeling and simulation, and training capabilities, and to assess Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military applications.

Main purpose and intent

The bill seeks to strengthen the United States’ ability to deter and, if necessary, achieve space control in a conflict, particularly in relation to potential peer competition with the People’s Republic of China. It focuses on building readiness within the Space Force through advanced wargaming, training, and assessments of adversary capabilities.

Key provisions and changes

  • Findings (Section 2(a))

    • Establishes that space is critical to deterrence and warfighting.
    • Emphasizes the need to maintain space-control capabilities in a conflict with China.

  • Wargaming, Modeling, and Simulation (Section 2(b))

    • Requires the Secretary of Defense to expand the Space Force’s capacity to conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation for peer space conflict scenarios.

  • Training (Section 2(c))

    • Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop training programs for space operators.
    • Training to focus on tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for space-control operations.

  • Report on Chinese Commercial Space Capabilities (Section 2(d))

    • Requires a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment.
    • The report must cover:
    • Chinese commercial space capabilities.
    • Potential military applications of those capabilities.
    • Report content must be unclassified.

Who or what would be affected

  • United States Department of Defense, including the Space Force, in terms of:
    • Increased wargaming, modeling, and simulation activities related to space conflict.
    • Development of targeted training programs for space professionals.
  • Congress, which would receive an unclassified report on Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military uses.

Significant procedural or timeline aspects

  • Effective timeline:
    • Within 180 days after enactment: The Secretary of Defense must submit an unclassified report to Congress detailing Chinese commercial space capabilities and potential military applications.
  • Procedural status:
    • Introduced in the Senate by Sen. Cortez Masto with Sen. Britt as a co-sponsor.
    • Referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services; no further House actions are listed in the provided text.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Strategic impact:
    • Signals a focus on strengthening space-domain readiness and deterrence against peer competitors, particularly China, through enhanced training and analytic capabilities.
  • Operational impact:
    • May lead to increased investment in wargaming tools, data analytics, and education for space operators.
  • Transparency and information sharing:
    • The mandated unclassified report aims to inform Congress and potentially guide policy without disclosing sensitive specifics.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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