Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2011

Japan's Kounotori2 Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2011 is “Japan's Kounotori2 Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Expedition 26 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“The care package from Earth had arrived. Last week, Japan launched the robotic Kounotori2 spacecraft to bring needed supplies , including food, to the International Space Station (ISS).”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Expedition 26 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-31-japans-kounotori2-supply-ship-approaches-the-space-station

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