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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
Last updated: July 8, 2013
Features of HTV4
- Installment of the surface potential sensor, Advanced Technology On-orbit Test Instrument for space Environment-mini (ATOTIE-mini) for the first time for HTV
ATOTIE-mini location
- Data acquisition to see the change of the surface potential of HTV before and after its berthing to the ISS, and whether the surface potential affects Extravehicular Activity (EVA).
- On-orbit testing of the surface potential sensor developed by JAXA.
Technology accumulation utilizing HTV as a test bed.
- Continuous improvement of convenience as the cargo transfer vehicle
- Increased the amount of late access cargo
- Use of cool box, etc.
- Use of the ULC for an exposed hardware disposal.
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