Bill · S. 5329· Senate(119-S-5329)
Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 aims to improve space control and space superiority readiness. It directs the Secretary of Defense to expand the Space Force's capacity for wargaming, modeling, and simulation regarding peer conflict scenarios. Additionally, the Secretary must develop specific training programs for space operators. Finally, the Secretary is required to submit an unclassified report to Congress regarding Chinese commercial space capabilities and their military applications.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill enhances space-domain security through increased wargaming and operator training.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill increases capability for space-related wargaming and simulation research.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the scope and training mandates of the Department of Defense and Space Force.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Wargaming and Simulation: The Secretary of Defense will expand the Space Force's capacity to conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation of peer conflict scenarios in the space domain (Section 2(b)). This could assist in preparing for potential conflicts.
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Specialized Training: The Secretary of Defense is tasked with developing training programs for space operators that focus on the tactics, techniques, and procedures needed for space control operations (Section 2(c)).
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Increased Transparency and Information: The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress regarding Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military applications (Section 2(d)(1)). This report will be provided in an unclassified form (Section 2(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Increases Space Exploration+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama