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NASA photo of Kounotori. Kounotori was launched on a rocket, released into space, maneuvered to the ISS, then grabbed by the ISS’ robotic arm for docking.
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After the cargo was unloaded, Kounotori was filled with ISS waste materials and dropped to Earth to burn up during re-entry.
“Kounotori” is the Japanese word for stork which can mean “bird of happiness.” Because of this auspicious meaning, “Kounotori” became the nickname of the It certainly was a “bird” delivering happiness and important things. The kounotori stork is endangered in Japan.
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