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Summary: The National Guard says it will create a Space National Guard if Congress approves a Space Force in its 2020 defense authorization bill. Guard officials says they needs a space branch in order to keep funding, mission and requirements aligned to the active duty service. Federal News Network’s Scott Maucione talked with Brigadier General Patrick Cobb, special assistant to the National Guard Chief for space, about the details.