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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
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HTV-1 arrived at 30m below the ISS (Parking Point) (September 18, 2009)
The HTV-1 arrived at 30m below the ISS (Parking Point) at 3:44 a.m. September 18. The HTV-1 halted at the Parking Point for final checks and to receive approval to proceed to a point 10 m below the ISS, a grappling position called "Berthing Point".
HTV-1 resumed approach from Hold Point (September 18, 2009)
The HTV-1 departed from the Hold Point at 2:55 a.m. September 18 and resumed its approach. About one hour later, the HTV-1 will halt its approach again at 30m below the ISS (Parking Point).
HTV-1 arrived at 300m below the ISS (Hold Point) (September 18, 2009)
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.
HTV-1 arrived at 500m below the ISS (RI point) (September 18, 2009)
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).
HTV-1 resumed approach from the AI point (September 18, 2009)
The HTV-1 departed from the Approach Initiation (AI) point at 0:31 a.m. September 18 and resumed its approach. About one hour later, the HTV-1 will arrive at a point 500 meters below the ISS (RI point). From the RI point, the HTV-1 will slowly move to the ISS using a laser called "Rendezvous Sensor (RVS)".
HTV-1 arrived at 5km behind the ISS (September 18, 2009)
The HTV-1 has arrived at 5km behind the ISS (Approach Initiation: AI point) at 10:59 p.m. September 17.
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