H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

Berthing operations completed

The HTV-1’s berthing was complete at 10:49 a.m. September 18, as the HTV FCT confirmed the power and data transmission between the HTV-1 and the ISS.

The hatch opening of the HTV's Pressurized Logistics Carrier (PLC) is expected in the early morning of September 19.

The next HTV-1 Mission update will be posted on September 19.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)