Japans Kounotori2 Supply Ship Approaches the Space Station . ... Credit Copyright: Expedition 26 Crew, NASA Explanation: The care package from Earth had arrived. Last week, Japan launched the robotic Kounotori2 spacecraft to bring needed supplies , including food, to the International Space Station (ISS). Kountori2 launched from Japan 's Tanegashima Space Center a little over a week ago reached the ISS in low Earth late last week. ... Quiz: Can you identify which part of Earth is pictured? ...