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On June 19, Japan's Kyodo News Agency reported that the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) unveiled the fourth unmanned cargo spacecraft named "Kamikaze" at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. The spacecraft, known as "Kamikaze" No. 4, is set to be launched on July 4 via the H2B rocket, carrying approximately six tons of supplies including water, food, and scientific equipment for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The cylindrical spacecraft measures around 10 meters in length and 4.4 meters in diameter. Its exterior features orange thermal insulation and solar panels, providing power and protection during its journey. JAXA plans to complete all loading operations one week before the scheduled launch.
Kamikaze No. 4 is expected to dock with the ISS on or around August 9 and will remain attached for about a month before being undocked and re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, where it will burn up upon descent.
This mission includes a unique feature: the spacecraft will transport cell experimental samples using a passive cooling system that doesn’t require external power. In addition, NASA’s robotic arms will assist in loading large-scale experiments onto the spacecraft. According to Tanaka Tetsuo, director of JAXA’s Spacecraft Technology Center, the agency is fully committed to ensuring the success of this mission. “Our goal is to demonstrate the reliability of Japanese technology,†he said.
Intern reporter Guan Chao
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