# Kounotori 5

> cargo resupply spacecraft for the International Space Station

**Wikidata**: [Q16821032](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16821032)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kounotori_5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kounotori-5

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## Summary  
Kounotori 5 (HTV-5) was a Japanese automated cargo spacecraft that delivered supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched in 2015, it was part of the H-II Transfer Vehicle program and succeeded Kounotori 4. The spacecraft docked with the ISS's Harmony module before its eventual deorbiting.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 19, 2015, at 11:50:49 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** H-IIB (Flight H-IIB-F5) from Yoshinobu Launch Complex Pad 2.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2015-038A.  
- **Docking Port:** Harmony module (docked August 24, 2015; undocked September 28, 2015).  
- **Predecessor:** Kounotori 4.  
- **Successor:** Kounotori 6.  
- **Spacecraft Class:** H-II Transfer Vehicle (retired program).  
- **Deorbit Year:** 2015.  
- **Aliases:** HTV-5, 고노토리 5호기, 코노토리 5호기.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Kounotori 5?  
A: It was a cargo resupply mission to the ISS, delivering essential supplies and equipment for the crew and station operations.  

### Q: How long did Kounotori 5 stay docked to the ISS?  
A: It remained docked for about a month, from August 24 to September 28, 2015.  

### Q: What rocket launched Kounotori 5?  
A: It was launched aboard an H-IIB rocket (Flight H-IIB-F5) from Japan's Yoshinobu Launch Complex.  

## Why It Matters  
Kounotori 5 played a critical role in sustaining the ISS by transporting cargo, including food, experiments, and spare parts. As part of Japan's H-II Transfer Vehicle program, it demonstrated Japan's capability in autonomous space logistics and contributed to international collaboration in space exploration. Its successful mission underscored the reliability of uncrewed cargo spacecraft, reducing dependency on crewed resupply missions. The program's retirement after Kounotori 9 marked the end of an era, paving the way for newer systems like HTV-X.  

## Notable For  
- **Fifth Mission:** Part of the H-II Transfer Vehicle series, a key Japanese contribution to ISS logistics.  
- **Precision Docking:** Successfully berthed with the ISS's Harmony module using robotic systems.  
- **Legacy Program:** One of the final missions before the HTV program's retirement.  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on August 19, 2015, via H-IIB rocket from Yoshinobu Launch Complex Pad 2.  
- Carried supplies for ISS Expedition 44/45.  

### Docking and Operations  
- Docked with the ISS's Harmony module on August 24, 2015.  
- Remained attached for 35 days before undocking on September 28, 2015.  

### Decommissioning  
- Deorbited and burned up in Earth's atmosphere in 2015.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Type:** Uncrewed cargo resupply.  
- **Program:** H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report