Kibō (ISS module)

Kibō
Kibō showing its main pressurized module, logistics module, exposed facility, and robotic arm, as seen by Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-134
Module statistics
Part ofInternational Space Station
Launch date
  • ELM-PS: 11 March 2008, 06:28:14 UTC
  • PM: 31 May 2008, 21:02:12 UTC
  • EF: 15 July 2009, 22:03 UTC
Launch vehicleSpace Shuttle Endeavour and Discovery
Berthed14 March 2008 (Harmony port)
Mass24,200 kg (53,400 lb)
Length
  • PM: 11.2 m (37 ft)
  • ELM-PS: 4.2 m (14 ft)
Diameter4.4 m (14 ft)
Configuration

Kibō (Japanese: きぼう; lit. 'Hope'), also known as the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), is a Japanese science module for the International Space Station (ISS) developed by JAXA. It is the largest single ISS module, and is attached to the Harmony module. The first two pieces of the module were launched on Space Shuttle missions STS-123 and STS-124. The third and final components were launched on STS-127.

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