H-2B rocket

H-2B rocket

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's fourth H-2B rocket is moved to the launch pad at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2013. The rocket was scheduled to be launched the following day, carrying the Konotori No. 4, an unmanned cargo transfer vehicle, to send supplies to International Space Station.

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  • 2013/8/03 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2013 Kyodo News
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