JAMSS,
links humans and space
over 30 years

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA)

Director Hiroshi Sasaki

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the company's establishment. Over the last 30 years, Japan's human space exploration has made remarkable progress and has been highly acclaimed internationally. JAMSS core technologies such as the operation of orbital system, training of astronauts, and human system safety are making a significant contribution to this. It is the result of the efforts of the people concerned that these technologies, which Japan had no experience with, have been brought to this point, and I would like to pay respect to them.
Please continue to mature the human space technology that you have cultivated and further contribute to Japan's space development. I would like you to bring together the power of the private sector to develop human space activities and use of the space environment, and to work on a wider range of fields. We look forward to further development in the future. (Translated by JAMSS)

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

ChairmanMasaki Sakuyama

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the foundation.
On August 20, 2020, "Kounotori 9" left the International Space Station (ISS) and reentered the atmosphere, slowly moving away from the ISS as if to bid a fond farewell, having successfully completed all nine missions since its first mission in 2011, a feat that will be remembered for generations to come.
In the development of "Kounotori", we were in charge of electrical modules, operation systems, and operation design, and one of the issues was proof that it would not collide with the ISS. At that time, we had a track record of developing the "Space Experiment / Observation Free Flyer" recovered by the robot arm of the shuttle operated by Astronaut Wakata and the "Orihime / Hikoboshi" that succeeded in rendezvous docking. , It took a different approach than technology to convince NASA. In this respect, JAMSS, which had accumulated safety technology for approaching and mooring at the Japanese experimental building of the human system "Kibo", has a large presence, and it is difficult because the objectivity and validity of safety design activities have increased. It passed the NASA safety review that was there, which in turn led to the success of the mission in orbit.
For the Kounotori operation, the NASA Control Center, ISS crew, and the JAXA Control Center were required to build a system that is unprecedented in satellite operations. Here, too, the collaboration with JAMSS, which has human operation and training technologies accumulated through Kibo operations, was successful, leading to the establishment of a system that enables precise operations.
In the future, the results of "Kounotori" will be inherited by the new space station transfer vehicle "HTV-X", and will be further developed to supply materials to the lunar orbit human base in the international space exploration plan. We will utilize the technology cultivated in "Kounotori" and contribute to the development of safe and reliable space development and utilization in cooperation with JAMSS.
We pray for the further development of JAMSS. (Translated by JAMSS)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

President and CEOSeiji Izumisawa

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of JAMSS. I was in charge of supporting NASDA at that time when the space environment utilization project was launched. Because of that, I was seconded to JAMSS at the same time as the establishment, and worked for 1 year and 4 months.
At that time, JAMSS was like Ryozanpaku(*), and it was a place full of enthusiasm, with members from each company surrounding the whiteboard every day and having a lot of discussions. Under the guidance of NASDA, it was a very meaningful experience for me to be able to participate in the dawn of the business model of use and operation, which no one had done in Japan before, and I am grateful for this experience.
JAMSS is a pioneer of mission integration in Japan, and has accumulated a lot of experience and know-how by carrying out work that cannot be easily trained and inherited by one company. I hope that it will be further developed in this era when space utilization is about to develop significantly.
(*)Ryozanpaku = A place where great men and ambitious people gather (Translated by JAMSS)

IHI Corporation

IHI Corporation

Aerospace / Defense Business Area Space Development Business Promotion Department Business Planning Group DirectorAkira Shisa

"I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to JAMSS on its 30th anniversary. Looking back on the history of your company since its establishment, we can see that you have been a pioneer in Japanese human space utilization since the dawn of the space environment utilization, participating in the space experiments using the Space Shuttle, which marked the beginning of human activities, laying the foundation for international cooperation, and leading Japanese human space utilization by applying the results to the operation of the International Space Station. In addition, I would like to express my admiration for his achievements as a pioneer of Japan's manned space utilization, including the establishment of a path for the civilian utilization of space.
I would also like to express my gratitude to your company for the collaboration with Payload Integration in the development of the experimental system for space environment utilization, which we were able to realize.
In the coming new era of space utilization, I would like to extend my congratulations to your company and wish that you will continue to develop further as a pioneer in leading human space utilization. (Translated by JAMSS)"

NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation

Executive officerHiroyuki Nagano

Congratulations on your company's 30th anniversary. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere respect for the efforts of our management team and all of JAMSS team, who have worked tirelessly for the past several years to provide support for the operation and utilization of the JEM (Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo") on the ISS (International Space Station), as well as education and training and safety assurance services.
In 1985, when Japan decided to participate in the ISS, many Japanese space-related industries participated in Kibo as "ALL JAPAN", and our company formed a special project and took charge of many systems such as the robotic arm, inter-satellite communication system (pressurization system and exposure system) subsystems, and computer and network systems, which are still in operation in orbit.
The fact that Kibo, which was completed 23 years after the start of its overall development, has been operated and used reliably and steadily since its full-scale launch in August 2008 is a significant achievement of your tireless efforts.
The environment surrounding the ISS is about to change more drastically than ever with the extension of its operation until 2024 and the move toward international commercial use. In addition, international plans for human activities toward the frontier, such as the Gateway project as a relay base for the utilization of the lunar environment near the Moon, and deep space exploration including Mars beyond the Gateway project, have been announced.
In recent years, JAMSS has been working to develop new business opportunities outside the conventional framework. I would also like to extend my best wishes for your continued development as a leading company that protects safety and peace of mind in space by exploring new business opportunities outside of the conventional framework, as you have been doing in recent years. (Translated by JAMSS)

Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Director, In-Space Manufacturing & ResearchChristian Maender

Axiom Space is very honored to celebrate such an important anniversary with the JAMSS Team! For 30 years JAMSS has demonstrated excellence in spaceflight integration and operations services highlighted by many years of safe and successful operation of the Japanese KIBO module onboard the International Space Station (ISS). JAMSS team members have been integral to the success of the ISS collaboration between partner nations and a steadfast and reliable supporter of Japan’s space ambitions.
As we look into the next decade, a bright future for human spaceflight awaits us all as we move human presence deeper into exploration of the solar system. Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station in low Earth orbit (LEO) to expand humanity’s reach off the planet. We are thankful to have partners like JAMSS who, like Axiom, bring an innovative approach to commercialization opportunities in LEO and seek to make space more accessible to all people on Earth.

Airbus Defense and Space

Airbus Defense and Space

Director, Institutional Business Growth/TMSICarlo Mirra

I had the pleasure to work with the JAMSS team for many years: first, during my ISS operation management days, then for the development of joint collaborative projects for the exploitation of Low Earth Orbit.
JAMSS is a competent company, very open to international exchange and interested in innovative business solutions. The Industry ISEF event in Tokyo in March 2018 was very well organized and a true success.
I am confident that JAMSS can play a leading role in the development of the future LEO Economy. I wish JAMSS all the success they deserve for the next years, and I trust in a continued, consolidated relationship with Airbus.

SPACE ONE CO., LTD.

SPACE ONE CO., LTD.

President and CEOShinichiro Ota

We would like to congratulate you on the 30th anniversary.
I think that the experience JAMSS has cultivated in safety development assurance, operation, commercial utlization, training, etc. at the International Space Station is a very valuable asset for Japan.
Currently, we are preparing a new launch service to reduce the cost of accessing space and contribute to the further expansion of the space business. We hope that JAMSS will make full use of JAMSS's abundant experience in the development of our private space business.
We pray for the further development and success of JAMSS's company and the good health of your employees. (Translated by JAMSS)

SPARX Innovation for Future Co.,Ltd.

SPARX Innovation for Future Co.,Ltd.

Senior Vice PresidentMisuzu Onuki

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary. Astronaut Soichi Noguchi flew to the International Space Station (ISS) with three NASA astronauts on the first commercial spacecraft Crew Dragon, a civilian manned spacecraft developed by SpaceX, and a long-term stay began. I am deeply moved that this mission will be the tipping point for the last 30 years. The first decade of the ISS was a start-up for construction, operation and use, and the next decade was commercialized by private use, creating an economy. And the next 10 years are expected to contribute to the improvement of QOL not only in space but also on the earth, and also as a place to create fun such as space broadcasting and shooting. We look forward to the future as a leading company in human space activities that will open up the economic development of LEO, including the commercial space station, and the lunar orbit and surface of the moon. (Translated by JAMSS)

Mayor of Tsukuba

Mayor of Tsukuba

Tatsuo Igarashi

In the Tsukuba Science City, institutions that drive science and technology innovation in Japan are concentrated, and in space-related fields, research institutes, companies, and startups such as JAXA gather to play a central role in Japan. At the same time, it is attracting attention from all over the world.
Among them, Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation has contributed greatly to the promotion of Japanese space industry over the years, including the operation and utilization support of the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" on the International Space Station. In September 2013, the Tsukuba Office was opened in the Tsukuba Research Support Center, serving as a bridge between space and Tsukuba City.
I would like to congratulate them on their 30th anniversary and wish them continued success in the future. (Translated by JAMSS)

Jönköping University

Jönköping University

SafetySynthesisErik Hollnagel, Ph.D.

It has been my pleasure to have worked with JAMSS since 2015 on the use and development of Resilience Engineering and the Functional Resonance Analysis Method. The collaboration has been challenging but also very satisfactory and has involved other Japanese industries and universities. I deeply appreciate the stimulating curiosity and open-minded attitude I have met everywhere and am convinced that this will enable JAMSS to tackle any problems that the future may bring.

Nagaoka University of Technology

Nagaoka University of Technology

graduate School Technology management Graduate School System Safety MajorSatoshi Kadowaki

We would like to express our sincere congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation. Your company has promoted space activities and has contributed to human society as a leading company in manned space activities. We pray for further development in the future.
At our university, we teach "System safety" (*) for working students, and your company also dispatches multiple employees. Students who have studied safety at our university maintain an interface between students and continue to exchange information and discuss with each other, with the goal of preventing accidents even after graduation. This connection, which continues even after completion, is indispensable for improving the safety level in Japan, and we hope that your company's employees and other graduates will play an active role. In particular, we pray that the "system safety" cultivated in spacecraft will be further developed.
(*)
"System safety"
In a complex of hardware / software, people, laws / norms, etc., in order to ensure the safety even if there is misuse by humans or machine failure, all life cycles such as design / manufacturing / use At each stage, it is necessary to systematically identify the factors that lead to danger in advance, analyze and evaluate the effects, and take appropriate measures. In order to carry out these, the system of methods for applying safety technology and management skills in an integrated manner is called "System safety". (Translated by JAMSS)

Tokyo University of Science

Tokyo University of Science

Shinichi Kimura

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the company's establishment. I would like to express my deepest respect for the achievements that have been led by the space activities of human friends, including the International Space Station.
At Tokyo University of Science, we are conducting research on future space residences centered on the Space Colony Research Center, but we have received guidance from JAMSS as a pioneer in the operation of manned space systems. In addition, I have learned a lot from the appearance of taking on challenges in new areas, such as Kirara, which are not bound by conventional frameworks.
Human space activities are at a major turning point, and are heading toward major development including the moon. Under these circumstances, we are confident that your company will continue to develop with unwavering achievements and aggressive challenges. We sincerely look forward to the further development of the next 30 years. (Translated by JAMSS)

University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba

Cognitive system design laboratoryMakoto Itoh

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary.
We have a wide range of relationships with people at JAMSS on keywords such as resilience, autonomous driving, and safety / reliability. All of you are playing advanced roles in their respective fields. Every time I have the opportunity to work with me, I'm always excited.
No matter how much automation is in any field, the last bastion to keep the system safe is the people in the field. I don't think this will change in the future. Everyone in JAMSS has achieved results in activities that make the most of people in the extreme situation of space. Based on this abundant experience, JAMSS should play a role in all phases of system design, education / training, safety verification, and other fields other than space, especially in new fields that utilize automation technology such as automobiles and drones. It is expected that it will grow bigger and bigger. (Translated by JAMSS)

Innostudio inc.

Innostudio inc.

President Ferenc Darvas

InnoStudio, member of the ThalesNano Group, was introduced to JAMSS following presentations of mine and of my colleague, Dr. Gergo Mezohegyi at an invite-only conference in Switzerland in 2019 about our activities and close-future business opportunities in the field of space chemistry. We were honoured by having the chance to participate in the first mission of the KIRARA service, which is an advanced and high quality tool for performing protein crystallization under microgravity. Our participation in this project, beside protein related research, gave us the opportunity to validate one of our space chemistry related patents and create novel nanostructures in space. To the best of our knowledge, no other research on small molecules co-crystallization in space had been reported. Our results may lead to the development of novel formulation ways for pharmaceuticals, pesticides and even cosmetics. Our fruitful collaboration with the excellent team of JAMSS continued with JAMSS’ involvement in the COVID-19 space research consortium founded by InnoStudio in 2020. Based on this collaboration, we are going to send experiments to the International Space Station via the KIRARA#2 mission in December 2020, in which we will try to combine advantages of the microgravity environment with advanced COVID-19 drug research and discovery, so as to contribute to the efficient control of the epidemic. This is also a key initiative for the pharma industry to widen their development opportunities via space research. We are keen to further grow our business relationship via extending KIRARA’s commercial opportunities by our expertise in performing chemistry and chemical research in space.

元JAMSS America Inc. President

Former JAMSS America Inc. President

Robert Carlson

My heartfelt congratulations to JAMSS on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. I feel honored to have had dealings with JAMSS for most of those 30 years while working at Mitsubishi International Corporation, JAMSS America Inc., and as a consultant to JAMSS. JAMSS has made many significant contributions to Japan’s human space programs from the date of its inception until today and will continue to do so in years to come. JAMSS was instrumental in establish human space capabilities and methodologies in Japan, is the premiere human space operations company in Japan and is pioneering commercial activities in low earth orbit. JAMSS has a stellar history and I look forward to JAMSS achieving many more “firsts” in human and commercial space programs.

Homer Spaceflight Project

Homer Spaceflight Project

RepresentativeSam Eshima

Congratulations for the 30th anniversary of JAMSS from Homer Spaceflight Project (HoSP). HoSP is promoting specialized education for human space development in Japan as a young grassroots organization. JAMSS has supported this challenge of our organization and has received a great deal of support. JAMSS, who has pioneered the path of human space development in Japan and has a lot of knowledge and experience. And our organization that aims to strengthen the path that JAMSS was pioneered by the power of young people. We look forward to working together to develop future manned space by leveraging each other's strengths. (Translated by JAMSS)

Daido University

Daido University

Honorary PresidentAkira Sawaoka

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of JAMSS. The second recruitment of JAXA (NASDA) astronauts started in July 1991, one year after the establishment of JAMSS, and I heard that JAMSS naturally played a part in the recruitment business. The aviator selected in this recruitment is Koichi Wakata.
The first recruitment is December 1983. At that time, I was in charge of Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the National Space Development Agency of Japan was also in charge. Since 1979, I have been developing material experiment equipment for the Space Shuttle, and since 1982, I have worked behind the scenes in creating aviator recruitment guidelines. There was a time when I was devoted to creating a platform with the late Hiroyuki Matsumiya, who is in charge of life science, by referring to NASA's astronaut recruitment documents.
NASA's application documents were very thick, and the format was unfamiliar to Japan. My main job was to change to the Japanese style. By the deadline, there were 533 applications. In August 1985, Mamoru Mohri, Chiaki Mukai, and Takao Doi were selected.
Through this behind the scenes, I was getting more and more eager to apply, but if I should be selected, I would be admitted to the back door, so I gave up crying. Since then, even if I want to be over 80 years old, my feelings for astronauts are undeniable.
Nowadays, JAMSS is becoming more and more important as a JAXA partner for training Japanese astronauts.I wish all the best in JAMSS'ｓ future endeavors. (Translated by JAMSS)

Real Works/Real Works Japan

Real Works/Real Works Japan

PresidentAmie Allison

Congratulations to JAMSS on 30 years anniversary! JAMSS has shown the world how to work in the Space program by accepting big challenges, making dreams a reality, and by continuously improving. Wishing JAMSS many more years of success.

Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE

Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE

Division Manager Smart Digital SolutionsJens Heidrich

Fraunhofer is Germanies largest organization for applied research and technology transfer. We recently celebrated our 70th birthday in 2019. Fraunhofer IESE is one of more than 70 research institutes of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, focusing on different topics around Software and Systems Engineering. Our mission is to collaborate with innovative companies and organizations in Germany, Europe, and around the world for transferring new solutions and approaches from research to practices.
In this context, it was always a pleasure for us collaborating with JAMSS on different innovative topics across the years and establish a closer relationship. I distinctly remember when a JAMSS researcher visited our institute in Kaiserslautern, Germany in 2007/2008 as a guest scientist for several months and successfully collaborated with us on quantitative approaches for software quality and project management. I was also very happy, when we were able to start our most recent collaboration in 2020 about making use of agile methods in the context of embedded software development and independent verification and validation for increasing speed of development and flexibility.
From my experience of approximately 15 years of collaborating with Japanese companies, four things have to come together for a successful collaboration: First, the collaboration topics have to be innovative and of mutual interest. Second, the collaboration outcomes have to demonstrate practical value and innovation capability for the future. Third, the collaboration partners have to respect the differences in culture between the countries on the one hand, but even more honor the many common values shared between Japan and Germany on the other hand. Fourth, key element of every successful collaboration is trust, which is created by deepening relationships and establishing long-term collaboration und understanding.
In that sense, I think, that our collaboration with JAMSS was and is a very successful one, and I hope that we will be able to continue our joint efforts in the future.
I would like to congratulate JAMSS on its 30th anniversary and I am convinced that they will be able to master all future challenges with their innovative strength and customer orientation!

The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Vice President, Civil Systems Group Edward M. Swallow

It is my pleasure to wish JAMSS: souritsu kinenbi!! We are honored to celebrate a major milestone with a valued partner. JAMSS’ work in the development and use of manned space systems, as well as expansion to other fields such as safety systems, confirms its leadership in space technology and collaboration. The Aerospace Corporation looks forward to working with JAMSS for another 30 years!