About Argos

Argos is a global satellite-based location and data collection system that incorporates the latest innovations in space technology.

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The Argos System:
Global, Reliable, Efficient and Affordable Satellite Connectivity

Argos is an enhanced system that provides easy and universal access to satellite data for a variety of smart environment applications.

Argos gives scientists a tool to enhance their understanding of our environment and helps industries and administrations comply with environmental protection regulations by offering data services for a broad spectrum of applications.

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9

Argos satellites

8,000+

animal tracked each month

3,000,000

Argos messages per day

45+

years of expertise

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Wildlife Monitoring

Smart Agriculture

Herd Management

Pollution

Oceanography, Meteorology, Hydrology & Glaciology

The Argos Constellation

CLS, provider of Argos services for scientific and environmental applications since 1986

CLS (Collecte Localisation satellite) develops state-of-the-art processing tools and services for distributing high value-added data to Argos users.

In addition, CLS renowned user services are available around the world, to serve Argos users in their language and their time zone. CLS is available to help Argos users from before they open their program and on a day-to-day basis once their program is operational.

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Argos Today & Tomorrow

Created by CLS and the CNES, Kinéis, as the new operator of the Argos system, benefits from 40 years of experience that provides easy and global access to satellite data.

As historical operator of the system, CLS works in close collaboration with Kinéis and remains a dedicated Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for a variety of applications dedicated to understanding and preserving the environment, biodiversity and life.

In 2024, Kinéis will launch 25 nanosatellites on 5 different orbits thereby upgrading the system and offering users unprecedented capabilities:

Capacity to connect 2 million transmitters
Optimized reception quality enabling trackers to be smaller and consume less energy
15-minute revisit time
Two-way capabilities

Hardware such chipsets and low power transmitter modules means connecting devices to the Argos system is even easier.

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How does Argos work?

Polar orbiting satellites collect data by picking up the signals from platforms integrating Argos-certifed transmitters.

These signals, or messages are stored onboard the satellites and transmitted to dedicated recieving stations.

The network pf ground stations forwards the messages to an operations center, where it is processed, stored and automatically delivered to users through a web interface, API or even directly via email.

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