H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

The HTV PLC unloading operations completed, trash loading continues

Astronaut Nicole Stott transferring a CTB that contains the Small Fine Arm (SFA) (Photo Credit: NASA)

HTV-1, being berthed to the ISS, is operating nominally. The Small Fine Arm (SFA) of the Kibo Remote Manipulator System (JEMRMS), packed in a Cargo Transfer Bag (CTB) and delivered to the ISS, was transferred from the HTV Pressurized Logistics Carrier (PLC) to Kibo on October 4. The Pressurized Stowage Resupply Rack (PSRR), also delivered on the HTV-1, was transferred from the HTV PLC on October 14. All the cargo transfer operation from the HTV PLC to the ISS was completed on October 20.

Aboard the ISS, trash loading into the HTV PLC is currently underway. With this trash stow activity completed, the HTV-1 will depart from the ISS, and enter the atmosphere early next month.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST. UTC + 9 hours)