Microsoft takes on AWS, unveils Azure Orbital to enter space biz

Seattle: In a bid to take on Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the field of space Cloud business, Microsoft on Tuesday introduced Azure Orbital to process satellite data at Cloud scale.

In July, AWS launched ‘Aerospace and Satellite Solutions’ business segment dedicated to accelerating innovation in the global aerospace and satellite industry.

According to Yves Pitsch, Principal Product Manager, Azure Networking, The new ground station service enables satellite operators to communicate to and control their satellites, process data, and scale operations directly with Microsoft Azure.