Successful Launch: Japan's H2-B Rocket Lifts Into Space

This week, Japan's Space Agency (JAXA) announced the launch of an unmanned Kounotori7 cargo vessel atop an H2-B rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. This re-supply mission will achieve orbit and dock with the International Space Station bringing supplies, food, and scientific equipment. The cargo ship built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries includes a small return capsule which will bring back experiments. We at American Mishima salute JAXA's contribution to the continued exploration of space and the discoveries Japan will make.

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Today at 1:40PM ET, Expedition 33 of the International Space Station, Crew Member Aki Hoshide of Japan and Commander Sunita Williams of the United States opened Space X Dragon Cargoship’s hatch, successfully delivering a half ton of supplies one day ahead of schedule.