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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

HTV-1 berthing operations began

Last Updated: September 18, 2009

The HTV-1's berthing operations began at 6:41 a.m. September 18. The HTV-1 will be attached to the CBM on the nadir side of the Harmony by the SSRMS. Then, the CBM bolts will be fastened by commands sent from the ground. After opening the hatch of the Harmony side, the ISS crew will connect the power and data cables in the vestibule between the Harmony and the HTV-1.

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