H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

KOUNOTORI2/H-IIB F2 launch delay

The launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 2 with the KOUNOTORI2 (HTV2, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecast around the launch time. The new launch day will be no earlier than January 22.

The launch was originally scheduled for 3:29 p.m. on January 20.

The new launch day and time will be announced as soon as it is decided.

Press release

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)