This is an archive of information released in the past.
Disclaimer: It may contain broken links or outdated information. Some parts may not function in current web browsers.
*Visit https://humans-in-space.jaxa.jp/en/ for the latest information.
H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)
News
*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST)
HTV Technical Demonstration Vehicle moved to the VAB（August 30, 2009）
On August 30, the encapsulated HTV Technical Demonstration Vehicle was transported from the Second Spacecraft and Fairing Assembly Building (SFA2) to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).
HTV encapsulated（August 23, 2009）
On August 21, the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Technical Demonstration Vehicle was mated with the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) that is used for attaching the HTV and H-IIB launch vehicle at the Spacecraft and Fairing Assembly Building #2 (SFA2).
HTV opened to the press at TNSC, GTV test for H-IIB successfully completed（July 9, 2009）
On July 9, the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), while its ground processing activities were underway toward the launch targeted on September 11, was released to the press corps gathered at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC). This was the last press event before the launch.
The HTV "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) Launch Date Announced （July 9, 2009）
The launch date and time for the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) has officially been set for September 11, 2009 at 2:04 a.m.
Preparation of HTV "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) for Launch Continues（June 30, 2009）
The preparation of H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) continues as planned at JAXA Tanegashima Space Center for its launch targeted in summer 2009.
H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) arrives at Tanegashima Space Center（April 23, 2009）
On the early morning of April 23, H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) "Technical Demonstration Vehicle" (initial flight vehicle) arrived at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center.
| Copyright 2007 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency | Site Policy |