H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

KOUNOTORI2 Separates from the H-IIB Second Stage

Separations of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB-A), the Fairing, the H-IIB First Stage occurred just as planned. The H-IIB Second Stage burned out approximately 15 minutes after launch, and the KOUNOTORI2 was successfully separated from the H-IIB Second Stage. Then, the KOUNOTORI2 was inserted into the planned initial orbit.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)