Japanese HTV-4
Chasing Space station?
http://spaceweather.com/ JAPANESE SPACESHIP FLARES:
Launched on August 3rd, Japan's unmanned HTV-4 cargo carrier is now chasing the International Space Station around Earth.
The two spaceships will rendevous on Friday, August 9th.
Meanwhile, skywatchers are enjoying the chase.
Gary of Fort Davis, Texas, witnessed a bright flare from the Japanese ship when it flew over his home town two nights ago:
Chasing Space station?
http://spaceweather.com/ JAPANESE SPACESHIP FLARES:
Launched on August 3rd, Japan's unmanned HTV-4 cargo carrier is now chasing the International Space Station around Earth.
The two spaceships will rendevous on Friday, August 9th.
Meanwhile, skywatchers are enjoying the chase.
Gary of Fort Davis, Texas, witnessed a bright flare from the Japanese ship when it flew over his home town two nights ago:
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Harrison
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Occurred : 8/7/2013 10:00 (Entered as : 8/7/13 10:00) Reported: 8/8/2013 10:31:38 PM 22:31 Posted: 8/30/2013 Location: Harrison, WA Shape: Light Duration: 0:10 Characteristics: There were lights on the object
Japanese HTV-4. ((NUFORC Note: Object is planned to rendezvous with the ISS. PD))