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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
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ISS Crew Conclude KOUNOTORI2 Berthing Operations（January 28, 2011）
All cables between KOUNOTORI2 and Harmony were connected. KOUNOTORI2's berthing operations was completed at 3:34 a.m., January 28, 2011.
KOUNOTORI2 Being Fastened to Harmony with CBM Bolts（January 28, 2011）
The Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) between KOUNOTORI2 and Harmony was fastened with bolts at 0:45 a.m., January 28.
Berthing Operations Begins（January 27, 2011）
KOUNOTORI2's berthing operations began. The Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) will attach KOUNOTORI2 to a Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) at the nadir port of Harmony.
Live Coverage of Berthing Operations Begins（January 27, 2011）
Live coverage of KOUNOTORI2's berthing operations began. KOUNOTORI2 will soon be berthed to the nadir port of Harmony.
SSRMS Captures KOUNOTORI2（January 27, 2011）
KOUNOTORI2 was grappled by the station's robotic arm (Space Station Remote Manipulator System: SSRMS) at 8:41 p.m., January 27.
KOUNOTORI2 Reaches 10m Below the ISS（January 27, 2011）
KOUNOTORI2 arrived at a point 10m below the ISS at 8:32 p.m., January 27. Ground controllers confirmed that KOUNOTORI2 is positioned within the "Capture Box". KOUNOTORI2's thrusters have been disabled.
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