I understand this is barebone unit, as in hardware, but does it include a windows license?

No. Nor does it have any storage when you buy it, you'll need to add an SSD.

I see there is a SATA port inside. Does the box have space for a desktop sized drive?

The product specifications do not specify whether there is space for a desktop-sized drive inside the box.

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Intel Dragon Canyon NUC 12 Extreme RNUC12DCMi70001 ( Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor, Intel Z690 HDMI 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b)Barebone, w/ US Cord, supports 12'' max video card length, w/o graphic

Intel® Core™ i7-12700 Processor
Intel Z690
Supports Double-wide PCIe X16 Gen5 (CPU) slot, 12" max card length
2 x 260Pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200
Intel UHD Graphics 770
2x Thunderbolt 4,
HDMI 2.0b

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