H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

KOUNOTORI2 Resumes Approach to the ISS

KOUNOTORI2 left the AI point and resumed its approach toward the ISS at 5:25 p.m., January 27. Approximately one hour later, KOUNOTORI2 will reach 500m below the ISS, called R-bar Initiation (RI) point. From the RI point, KOUNOTORI2 will move closer to the ISS.

Rendezvous Plan

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)