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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

KOUNOTORI3 arrived at 500m below the ISS (RI point)

Last Updated: July 27, 2012

KOUNOTORI3 arrived at 500m below the ISS (RI point) at 6:47 p.m. July 27. From the RI point, KOUNOTORI3 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. UTC + 9 hours)

 
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