H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

HTV-1 arrived at 500m below the ISS (RI point)

The HTV-1 arrived at 500 m below the ISS (RI point) at 1:38 a.m. September 18. From the RI point, the HTV-1 will slowly and accurately move closer to the ISS, at the approach speed of 1 to 10 meters per minute, while adjusting its position using the Rendezvous Sensor (RVS).

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)