Microsoft’s decision to retire its Azure Orbital ground station service represents a significant moment in the evolution of cloud-based satellite communications, with implications reaching beyond the technical into strategy, industry partnerships, and the competitive landscape of the space...
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Microsoft’s decision to realign its space communications assets signals a strategic pivot in its business, one that resonates far beyond satellite tracking. The tech giant has quietly retired its Azure Orbital ground station service as of October 2024, giving current customers until December 18...
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