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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

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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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The first modules of KOUNOTORI 3 (HTV3) have arrived at TNSC

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

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

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)

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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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