HTV-7

HTV-7 is no longer on orbit
HTV-7 is classified as:

NORAD ID: 43630

Int'l Code: 2018-073A

Launch date: September 22, 2018
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)
Decay date: 2018-11-10

HTV-7 (KOUNOTORI 7) is a Japanese cargo freighter carrying to the International Space Station a set of six replacement batteries, an experimental life support system, and a small new landing craft to bring specimens from the space station back to Earth. The HTV is loaded with more than 5.2 tons—more than 4.7 metric tons—of cargo. Among the logistics is 3,014 pounds (1,367 kilograms) of external equipment comprising six lithium-ion batteries and adapter plates. Inside the HTV's pressurized cabin, workers loaded 7,489 pounds (3,397 kilograms) of cargo for JAXA, NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, including fresh food, crew provisions, scientific gear, computer equipment and spare parts.The HTV is the largest logistics vehicle currently flying to the International Space Station, capable of hauling heavier loads than Russian Progress freighters, SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft, and Northrop Grumman's Cygnus supply carrier.