Explore Japan
Season 1 • Episode 4: Delivering to Space • Watch with subtitles
Episode 4: Delivering to Space
February 24, 2017 • 28 min
Japanese technology plays a pivotal role in global space development. This role is symbolized by the unmanned cargo transporter HTV “Kounotori”, the subject of this documentary. In recent years, U.S. and Russian supply ships have suffered several setbacks. The only craft to complete all its missions is Kounotori. What kind of Japanese technology lies behind this dependability? This program takes an in-depth look at Kounotori and the Japanese technology that keeps it flying.
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