The Controversy Explained: Does The US Need A Space National Guard?

The debate continues to rage as to whether the United States Space Force needs a separate national guard and also about the future of space-focused units of the United States Air Force including if they should be transferred to the Space Force. The debate about the national guard is likely to continue until after the elections (former President Trump has said he is in favor of establishing a national guard for the Space Force). But does the Space Force really need one?