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KOUNOTORI6

KOUNOTORI6 combined routine International Space Station logistics with delivery of six Japanese-made lithium-ion battery units for the station's electrical system. It was the first of four consecutive KOUNOTORI missions assigned to transport the replacement batteries.

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HTV6HTV-6H-II Transfer Vehicle 6
Name
KOUNOTORI6
Status
completed

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Description
KOUNOTORI6 combined routine International Space Station logistics with delivery of six Japanese-made lithium-ion battery units for the station's electrical system. It was the first of four consecutive KOUNOTORI missions assigned to transport the replacement batteries.
End Date
2017-02-06
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Outcome
KOUNOTORI6 delivered and transferred its cargo, including the first replacement battery set, and completed a successful mission of nearly 60 days by re-entry.
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Start Date
2016-12-09
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Creation Time
July 18, 2026 at 19:26:51 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:55:10 UTC

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KOUNOTORI6 HTV6 HTV-6 H-II Transfer Vehicle 6
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