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 # Initiate ground station licensing
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> [Azure Orbital Ground Station is retiring on December 18th, 2024](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates?id=Azure-Orbital-Ground-Station-Retirement) and has stopped issuing new authorizations.
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 ## About satellite and ground station licensing
 
 Both satellites and ground stations require authorizations from federal regulators and other government agencies to operate.
