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KOUNOTORI6 completes the third Height Adjustment Maneuver

Last Updated: December 13, 2016

KOUNOTORI6 completed its third Height Adjustment Maneuver (HAM2) at 3:17 p.m., December 13.

Once KOUNOTORI6 enters the proximity communications zone, it will establish communications with the Proximity Communication System (PROX) on board the ISS. Then, KOUNOTORI6 gradually approaches the ISS from below of the ISS.

Final approach to the ISS

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