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Successful Launch of Sentinel-6B, a New Milestone for Satellite Altimetry
We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Sentinel-6B satellite altimetry mission, marking a major step forward for satellite altimetry, ocean observation, and global climate...
Empowering Small-Scale Fisheries with VMS: A Real-Time Approach to Ocean Stewardship
From the shores of Catalonia to the waters of the Galápagos, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Fishers, scientists, and local authorities are uniting to protect the ocean while sustaining their...
Harnessing AI & Satellites to Map Europe’s Small Landscape Features
The Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) released the latest update of its Small Landscape Features (SLF) product, formerly known as Small Woody Features, on September 24th 2025. Using...
How Our Oceanography PhD Researchers Unveil the Secrets of the Sea
Everything begins with curiosity. A question, a current, a satellite orbiting silently above the ocean. For Dr. Lisa Martinengo, that question led her to the turbulent waters of the Agulhas Bank,...
CLS Acquires Ground Control to Strengthen Global Satellite IoT Offering & Environmental Impact
A leading provider of innovative satellite services dedicated to the study, protection, and sustainable management of the planet resources, CLS announces the acquisition of Ground Control, a UK- and...
VMS for Artisanal Fisheries: How Papua New Guinea is Modernizing Small-Scale Fleet Monitoring
For years, Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) were reserved for industrial fleets. In 2023, the National Fisheries Authority of Papua New Guinea partnered with CLS to deploy NEMO, a satellite-based...
Boost Your Herd Management with Smart Solutions: Meet Us at IUCN
Meet our team at IUCN 2025 We are presenting our Smart Herd Management Solution at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this October. Join us at the French Pavillion and our booth...
Turning Water Risk into Resilience in Peru with Satellite Technology
From drought-stressed highlands to flood-ravaged coasts, Peru’s relationship with water is one of extremes. In the Andes, mining and agriculture are challenged by scarcity. In the north, regions...
Major Milestone for Renewable Offshore Wind Energy
With DeepCLiDAR Carbon Trust Certification, CLS becomes the only global provider of integrated in-situ, radar satellite, and high-resolution modeling wind solutions for the offshore wind industry....
CLS Appointed as Technical Consultants for National Coastal Monitoring Programme
As global leader in Earth observation and maritime monitoring, CLS has been selected by the Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO) as technical consultant to the National Network of Regional Coastal...
Sustainable Fisheries with SATHOAN: Lines in the Water, Data on the Map
Sustainable Fisheries in the Mediterranean: The Role of SATHOAN In the intricate and fragile landscape of Mediterranean fishing, some organizations stand at the crossroads of economic necessity,...
Publication of our 2024 Communication on Progress
Since 2016, CLS has published an annual Non-Financial Performance Statement, also known as a Communication on Progress. This CSR report highlights the Group’s commitments to sustainable development,...
Appointment: Stéphanie Limouzin Becomes President of CLS Group
With the appointment of Stéphanie Limouzin as President, CLS reaffirms its ambitions: accelerating international growth, strengthening its technological leadership, and consolidating its role as a...
Mission-Driven Company: A Concrete Commitment for Lasting Impact
Since 2021, CLS has been officially recognized as a mission-led company, an obvious step for a business already deeply involved in environmental protection and the sustainable management of natural...
CLS at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
Committed to a sustainable future for the ocean From June 4 to 13, 2025, CLS will actively participate in the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), held in Nice and Monaco. Alongside official...
Indonesia Selects France and CLS to Boost Marine Weather Capabilities with Landmark $100M Contract
CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space Agency (CNES) and investment firm CNP, and a global leader in Earth observation and environmental monitoring services, has announced the signing of a major €93...
Submarine Cables: The Challenge Beneath the Sea
Silent, invisible and essential, submarine cables stretch for thousands of kilometers across the ocean floor. They carry over 95% of global internet traffic, and their disruption can instantly...
UNOC 2025 Side Event: Supporting and Modernizing Small-Scale Fisheries
Small-scale fisheries are the backbone of coastal livelihoods and vital guardians of marine ecosystems. Yet they face increasing pressures from climate change, illegal, unreported and unregulated...
Consistent Results from DeepCLiDAR at South African site
In a carefully chosen location near a Marine Protected Area (MPA) off the southern coast of South Africa, CLS’s DeepCLiDAR floating LiDAR system has been continuously collecting atmospheric and...
A Victory for the Oceans: CLS Expertise Establishes a Legal Precedent
On April 25, 2025, the Court of Appeal of Rouen delivered a historic ruling: for the first time in France, a vessel — the Guardians — was convicted of marine pollution based solely on satellite...
Unlocking Turbulence Intensity Accuracy in Offshore Wind with DeepCLiDAR
In the wind energy industry, Turbulence Intensity (TI) is a key factor impacting turbine efficiency, structural integrity, and ultimately, energy yield. Yet, despite its critical role, the sector...
Camille Keisser, Data Scientist: When AI Explores Ocean Currents
She’s only 24, but an already impressive career, from the lecture halls of Imperial College London, to the trails of South America, and now, the Mediterranean currents. Camille Keisser joined CLS as...
A New Era of Argos Smart Environmental Solutions
Back in 2018, Kinéis, the brainchild of CNES and CLS, was created with one objective: revolutionizing the first space IoT dedicated to the environment. Now, the adventure has come full orbit thanks...
EvoLAND: a New Breakthrough in Water Detection
EvoLand is a European project working to improve how we monitor landscapes using satellite technology. It aims to enhance the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) by developing new tools that...
Argos Services Enhanced with 4th Successful Launch of 5 Nanosats
We are excited to share that our Space IoT partner Kinéis and their launcher Rocket Lab have successfully launched another 5 nanosats for the fourth time. The addition of these state-of-the-art...
Oil Spills: When Every Minute Counts
CLS can help to access and understand mission relevant information enabling time critical decision making with an unquestioned level of security and reliability. CLS arsenal ranges from a large...
CLS’s Industrial Division Develops Innovative Connected Beacons
For over 40 years, CLS has been developing satellite solutions to study and protect the planet and manage its resources sustainably. One of its key strengths? Its industrial division dedicated to...
Silence is Golden: CLS Acquires Quiet-Oceans for a Quieter Ocean
Quiet-Oceans, a leading French company specializing in studying the impact of noise on marine life, advised by Société Générale's M&A teams, has joined CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space...
Vendée Globe 2024 Edition – Ice Risk: Monitoring Icebergs from Space
How is the race made safer by detecting the most threatening icebergs? CLS enhances the safety of major ocean races through its expertise in detecting icebergs from space and analyzing their drift...
Iceberg Straight Ahead: CLS Ensures Vendée Globe Safety from Space
Download the PDF The Vendée Globe is the ultimate adventure — a solo, non-stop, and unassisted sailing race around the world. Dubbed the "Everest of the Seas," this legendary race offers no respite...
A Third Milestone for Argos Services: Successful launch of 5 more IoT Nanosats
Congratulations to our Space IoT partner Kinéis and their launcher Rocket Lab on the third successful launch of 5 more nanosatellites. With these additional satellites now in orbit, the...
CLS Signs MMS2, the Most Important Contract of Its History with Indonesia
CLS is proud to announce the signing of a landmark agreement with the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) to develop the second phase of Indonesia's...
Navigating the Invisible: The Crucial Role of a Radar Imaging Expert
Aymeric Chandouineau, a Spatial Imaging Analyst at CLS, takes a few moments to assess a solar storm that is complicating his day this morning before speaking to us about his mission. In his role as...
Women in AI: CLS, a Partner for a More Diverse Data Science
At CLS, one of our core missions is to unleash the power of data to serve a sustainable planet. The role of women in artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to expanding the capabilities of the...
CLS acquires Enviro & Industrial Solutions ME, enhances its range of environmental protection solutions and expands into the Middle East
CLS, a globally recognized leader in satellite-based environmental monitoring, is proud to announce the acquisition of Enviro & Industrial Solutions Middle East (EIS-ME). EIS-ME, a provider of...
Another 5 New IoT Satellites for Your Smart Solutions
Well done to Kinéis, our space IoT partner, and Rocket Lab, their launcher, for this second successful launch! A few hours ago another five nanosatellites were placed in orbit, joining the first...
Partnership for Ecological Transition: CA2BM and CLS Take Action for Net Land Take (ZAN)
In 2021, ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition) launched a call for expressions of interest to support local areas committed to reducing land artificialization, as part of the Climate...
Transforming South African Agriculture: The Power of Space Technology
South African agriculture is anticipated to face a 17% water shortfall by 2030, creating a significant challenge for the industry. Neville Boorman, an expert in smart agriculture and IoT Farming at...
1,200 NEMOs sold in England: CLS supports inshore and artisanal fisheries
The UK has decided to regulate inshore fishing through the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which has established regulations for vessels under 12m. The CLS NEMO beacon has been certified by...
Digital Logbook: How Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) can daily help Fleet Managers?
In humanitarian missions, efficient and accurate vehicle tracking is essential. Traditionally, drivers filled out their logbooks by hand, recording details like mileage, trip purpose, vehicle type,...
A Commitment Every Moment: An Interview with Philippe Roques, IT and Operations Director of the CLS Group
In a world where service continuity is essential, CLS stands out for its ability to offer a real 24/7 service, a rarity in the sector. This continuity is made possible by a robust infrastructure,...
CLS’ Solutions Are Getting a Boost
Congratulations to our Space IoT partner Kinéis and their launcher Rocket Lab for this evening’s successful launch! Today, the first five of a planned constellation of 25 nanosatellites are in...
Speeding in Humanitarian Vehicles: The Perils and Solutions
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death, with an estimated 1.35 million fatalities globally each year. This alarming statistic...
New Generation of Argos Services are on Their Way With the 1st Launch of the Kineis Constellation on the 20th of June!
Kinéis, our Space IoT partner, has announced that it, along with RocketLab, will launch the first five nanosatellites carrying new generation IoT payloads for Argos services, on the 20th of June....
From intern to marine environmental scientist: discover the AVIWE’s journey at CLS Southern Africa
Navigating Success: Aviwe’s Rise from Intern to Marine Environmental Scientist. At CLS Southern Africa, we take pride in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Aviwe’s inspiring journey...
Innovating for the Planet: AI and Water Management with Jérémy Augot, Data Scientist at CLS
Climate change is intensifying global water stress, making the management of our water resources more critical than ever. At the forefront of this challenge, CLS and its experts in data science and...
Franco-Sri Lankan Victory Against Eco-Crime
Download the PDF Flagrant pollution offences observed from space, criminal polluters identified thanks to CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space Agency, penalties imposed by local authorities,...
CLS’ Water Platform: Digitizing Water Resilience
With water scarcity affecting more than 40% of the global population according to The World Bank, managing water resources effectively is no longer strategic, but necessary. A trailblazer in Earth...
Solar Storm: CLS had Anticipated Intense Activity
CLS had anticipated intense activity as part of its solar activity forecasting service for civil aviation! For about 20 years, CLS has been forecasting the geomagnetic activity of the most important...
CLS DataLab: When Data Springs into Action
The CLS DataLab is an internal, cross-functional innovation hub within our group, made up of data scientists, developers, and Big Data engineers. Its primary mission is to develop large-scale data...
Publication of our 2023 Communication on Progress
Since 2016, CLS has published an annual Communication on Progress. This document presents our policies on important CSR issues, as well as key performance indicators associated with SMART...
TOPEX/Poseidon: The Satellite Mission Still Shaping Climate Science
Today, we all know that the ocean affects the climate by moving water and heat around the world. But it wasn't always clear that the fate of life on Earth is so closely tied to the ocean. This basic...
French Customs rely on MAS for their daily missions
A powerful research and analysis tool, which enables French Customs to target vessels of interest, monitor their behavior and prepare customs operations. What is CLS’ MAS? The first maritime...
EAZYTRACK: CLS extends its optimized waste management offering with an innovative dumpster tracking system
In a business where intelligent dumpster management is crucial to controlling costs, steering business performance and ensuring optimum management of resources, CLS is innovating and pursuing its...
DeepCLiDAR, designed and built by the CLS Group in partnership with the University of Maine, has obtained Stage 2 – Carbon Trust certification
Download the PDF CLS, a global leader in Earth Observation and surveillance solutions, proudly announces the certification of its DeepCLiDAR Floating LiDAR technology. This achievement allows CLS to...
European Commission Renews its Trust in CLS to Lead a Component of the Copernicus Global Land Service Until 2027
The European Copernicus program provides reliable and up-to date information on how our planet and its climate are changing which helps decision makers, businesses and citizens define environmental...
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year 2024
We all know our planet is suffering, so let's get straight to the point. At CLS we've got: data, continued services, expertise, value added proposals, people who care, to make our planet sustainable...
Unveiling the Urgent Reality of Polar Ice Sheets Melting – Insights from a Leading Ice Expert
Amid rising scientific concern over the world’s melting continental ice, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has pledged €1bn to fund polar research between now and 2030. Over the last 30 years,...
SARWind: Blowing Through the Scientific Community and Making Headlines
At CLS, we measure the invisible: the wind, its direction, its strength, all in very high resolution. We merge huge amounts of data to make it intelligible and directly usable. Synthetic Aperture...
Unlocking Amazon’s Secrets: CLS at the Forefront of Discovery
The Amazon is a gigantic river, the most powerful in the world. It’s responsible for 20% of the freshwater running into the ocean and is the largest contributor of fluvial sediments into the oceans....