H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

HTV-1 arrived at 300m below the ISS (Hold Point)

The HTV-1 arrived at 300m below the ISS (Hold Point) at 1:48 a.m. September 18. There, the HTV will turn its attitude 180 degrees (yaw-around) to prepare for its contingency escape maneuver that may be required during the rest of approach phase.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)