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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
HTV-1 Began Demonstration Tests
Last Updated: September 12, 2009
With the start of FD3, demonstration tests of the HTV-1 began at 10:12 a.m. September 12.
Today's demonstration includes HTV's Collision Avoidance Maneuver（CAM）operations, a series of contingency maneuvers that may be needed in case of emergency during the HTV-1's final rendezvous phase. All the maneuvers are expected to be completed by 4:33 p.m. September 12.
*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST. UTC + 9 hours)
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