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The H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), developed and built in Japan, is an unmanned cargo transfer spacecraft that will deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
News
The first modules of KOUNOTORI 3 (HTV3) have arrived at TNSC （December 14, 2011）
The first modules of KOUNOTORI 3 (HTV3) have arrived at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC).
KOUNOTORI2 (HTV2) Mission Completed （March 30, 2011）
The KOUNOTORI2 reentered Earth’s atmosphere at 0:09 p.m. on March 30, over the East Coast of New Zealand. The KOUNOTORI2 successfully completed its cargo supply mission to the ISS.
the KOUNOTORI2 (HTV2) performed three de-orbit maneuvers for reentry （March 30, 2011）
On March 30, the KOUNOTORI2 (HTV2) performed three de-orbit maneuvers for reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. The third and final de-orbit maneuver was completed at 11:44 a.m.
*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)
About HTV
The HTV "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) is scheduled for launch during Japanese FY2009. Thereafter, one or two HTVs per year are planned for launch.
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