Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet ... introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026. This legislation would require the U.S. Space Force’s Chief of Space Operations to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of expanding Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender (MNF-OOD) to incorporate additional allies in the Indo-Pacific, including Japan and South Korea.
Bennet promises to work to expand Indo-Pacific space cooperation by supporting legislation requiring the U.S. Space Force to consider incorporating additional allies in the Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, including Japan and South Korea.
Occurrences
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers announced the introduction of legislation to expand a key multinational space defence coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea, amid growing concerns over China and Russia’s capabilities in space... “As China and Russia rapidly develop advanced space capabilities, the United States must bolster space cooperation with our allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Senator Michael Bennet said. “Bringing additional allies into MNF-OOD will increase resilience, enhance burden-sharing, and reinforce deterrence – strengthening our collective capacity to protect the space assets that underpin our national security and economies,” he added.
"Bringing additional allies into MNF-OOD will increase resilience, enhance burden-sharing, and reinforce deterrence - strengthening our collective capacity to protect the space assets that underpin our national security and economies," he added.
Senators Kevin Cramer and Michael Bennet introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, which would require the U.S. Space Force's Chief of Space Operations to evaluate expanding MNF-OOD to include additional allies such as Japan and South Korea.
To require the Chief of Space Operations to submit a feasibility report on expanding the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender ... to include additional allies in the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Evidence
On March 27, 2026, Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senator Kevin Cramer, introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026. This legislation mandates the U.S. Space Force's Chief of Space Operations to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of expanding the Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender (MNF-OOD) to include additional Indo-Pacific allies, specifically Japan and South Korea.
The Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet, requires the Chief of Space Operations to submit a feasibility report on expanding the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender (S. 4201).
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, requiring the US Space Force's Chief of Space Operations to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility of expanding the Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender to include Japan and South Korea.
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Kevin Cramer introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, requiring the U.S. Space Force's Chief of Space Operations to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility and advisability of expanding Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender (MNF-OOD) to include additional Indo-Pacific allies, including Japan and South Korea.
Senators Kevin Cramer and Michael Bennet introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, which would require the U.S. Space Force's Chief of Space Operations to evaluate expanding MNF-OOD to include additional allies such as Japan and South Korea.
The Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 requires the Chief of Space Operations to submit a feasibility report on expanding the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender to include additional Indo-Pacific allies, including Japan and South Korea.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation to expand a multinational space defense coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies like Japan and South Korea. The proposed Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 would require a report on widening the U.S.-led Operation Olympic Defender pact.
Assessments
Bennet materially advanced the promise during his current Senate term by introducing the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 with Senator Cramer, which would require the Space Force to report on expanding Operation Olympic Defender to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea. However, the evidence shows introduction of legislation and a proposed feasibility-report requirement, not enactment or an implemented requirement. Because the promised legislative outcome was not delivered, this is best scored as not fulfilled, with an effort badge for a serious legislative attempt.
Senator Michael Bennet promised to work to expand Indo-Pacific space cooperation by supporting legislation requiring the U.S. Space Force to consider incorporating additional allies in the Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, including Japan and South Korea. Multiple sources confirm that Bennet introduced and supported the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026, which mandates a feasibility report on expanding MNF-OOD to include these allies. However, the requirement is limited to submission of a feasibility report and does not itself guarantee actual expansion or formal inclusion of Japan and South Korea. Thus, the substantive outcome sought by the promise has only been partially delivered.