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In May 2024, JAMSS employee received JSC Superior Achievement Award* for her contribution to ISS operation as one of the JAXA Lead Flight Directors of the Increment 70**. She was the only private company employee in award winners this time. 

JAMSS employee awarded JSC Superior Achievement Award

Certificate of JSC Superior Achievement Award

During the most of Increment 70, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa stayed onboard the ISS. JAXA Lead Flight Directors led the close communications between astronauts and JEM Flight Control Team on the ground to overcome challenging situations that were not straightforward. This led successful completion of the missions in the Increment 70. This achievement has been recognized by NASA, leading to this award.

Astronaut Furukawa on board the ISS ©JAXA/NASA

This award from NASA showed that JAMSS exerts our presence as a main contractor of JEM operation. We will continue to expand our activities and contribute to the field of manned space by leveraging the experience and knowledge we have gained through long-term operations of the International Space Station.

* The JSC Superior Achievement Award is a periodic award given by NASA, including international partners, to members who have made significant contributions to missions.
**”Increment” is a unit of period for ISS operations. Increment 70 is about 6 months from 28 Sep 2023 to 6 Apr 2024.