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Argos: Value Added Services
Powered by CLS, Argos services leverage Kinéis’ global connectivity, Earth Observation data, modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to deliver adaptable smart environmental solutions. These value-added services empower scientists to deepen their understanding of our environment while helping industries and governments comply with environmental protection regulations.
22,000 active transmitters per month
8,000 animals tagged and tracked
100 user countries in the world
Argos Services rely on:
- A constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO), polar-orbiting satellites
- A global network of terrestrial receiving stations
- Two data processing centers for continuous, round-the-clock operations
Any Argos-certified transmitter can:
- To be located by Doppler locations across the world,
- To send data from measurement sensors connected to the transmitter.
The Argos system is the worldwide reference for both location and data collection. It is a very simple and robust system.
Advantages of Argos satellite telemetry:
- Worldwide coverage
- Robust security solutions to protect data and IT infrastructures
- Low power transmission power for optimized consumption
- Miniaturized transmitters (less than 5 grams)
- GPS-free positionning
- Data processing certified by quality controls
- Data archiving and several options for data distribution
- World-renowned customer services
9 satellites
60+ ground stations
Argos Today & Tomorrow
Originally developed by CLS and CNES, the Argos system is now operated by Kinéis, leveraging 40 years of expertise to provide seamless, global satellite data access. As the system’s historical operator, CLS continues to work closely with its Space IoT partner, Kinéis, serving as a dedicated Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for applications that support environmental monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource management.
In 2024, Kinéis began launching its constellation of 25 nanosatellites across five distinct orbits, that in 2025 will bring unprecedented advancements to the system, including:
- Connectivity for up to 2 million transmitters
- Enhanced signal reception, enabling smaller and more energy-efficient trackers
- 15-minute revisit times for near real-time data access
- Two-way communication capabilities
Additionally, Argos-ready hardware, including chipsets and low-power transmitter modules, ensures seamless integration for users worldwide.