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Japanese space cargo took off towards International Space Station

Tanegashima, Japan - On board there is also an android

Last Friday AVIONEWS announced the forthcoming launch of the space shuttle H-II Transport Vehicle (HTV) -4 in order to provide food, water, clothing and work supplies to crew members (link). The H-2B rocket’s blast-off took place perfectly in time, yesterday August 4, at 4:48 am local time, from Tangeshima island, in southern Japan: the takeoff was broadcast live by the Aerospace Exploration Agency J...

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Rome, Italy, 08/05/2013 06:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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