H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

KOUNOTORI3 Resumes Approach to the ISS

KOUNOTORI3 completed its maneuver to leave the AI point and resumed its approach toward the ISS at 5:45 p.m., July 27. Approximately one hour later, KOUNOTORI3 will reach 500m below the ISS, called the R-bar Initiation (RI) point. From the RI point, KOUNOTORI3 will move closer to the ISS.

Rendezvous Plan

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST. UTC + 9 hours)