H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

The Exposed Pallet (EP) of KOUNOTORI8 was installed into KOUNOTORI9's Unpressurized Logistics Carrier (ULC) (June 2, 2020)

The Exposed Pallet (EP) of KOUNOTORI8 was installed into KOUNOTORI9 Unpressurized Logistics Carrier (ULC).

Transfer of the Exposed Pallet (EP) begins (June 1, 2020)

The Exposed Pallet (EP) with the new ISS battery Orbital Replacement Units (ORUs) onboard was pulled out from the Unpressurized Logistics Carrier (ULC) of KOUNOTORI9

Congratulatory message after HTV9 capture (May 29, 2020)

After capture the HTV9, we have got the messages from NASA astronaut Christopher J. Cassidy, Leslie Ringo, NASA MCC-H CAPCOM and JAXA astronaut Dr. Kanai.

KOUNOTORI9 Hatch Opening and Crew Ingress (May 26, 2020)

The ISS crew opened the hatch of KOUNOTORI9 entered the Pressurized Logistics Carrier (PLC).

[Press Release]Successful berthing of the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI9" (HTV9) to the International Space Station (ISS) (May 26, 2020)

ISS Crew concludes KOUNOTORI9 berthing operations (May 26, 2020)

All cables between KOUNOTORI9 and Harmony were connected. The berthing operations of KOUNOTORI9 were completed.

KOUNOTORI9 fastened to Harmony with CBM bolts (May 26, 2020)

The Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) between KOUNOTORI9 and Harmony was fastened with bolts.

SSRMS captures KOUNOTORI9 (May 25, 2020)

Onboard astronaut Christopher J. Cassidy captured KOUNOTORI9 with the station's robotic arm (Space Station Remote Manipulator System: SSRMS).

KOUNOTORI9 completes the HAM2 Height Adjustment Maneuver (May 25, 2020)

KOUNOTORI9 completed its HAM2 Height Adjustment Maneuver.

KOUNOTORI9 completes the HAM0 Height Adjustment Maneuver (May 25, 2020)

KOUNOTORI9 completed its HAM0 Height Adjustment Maneuver.