Successful berthing of the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI 4" (HTV4)
to the International Space Station (ISS)
August 10, 2013 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
The H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI 4" (HTV4) started its final approach to the International Space Station (ISS), and was captured by the ISS robotic arm at 8:22 p.m. on August 9 (Japanese Standard Time, JST). After being maneuvered by the arm, the HTV4 was successfully berthed to the ISS at 3:38 a.m. on August 10 (JST).
Upon berthed to the ISS, the internal and external cargo will be unloaded by the onboard crew.
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Comment by JAXA President
Successful berthing of the H-II Transfer Vehicle "Kounotori 4" (HTV4)
to the International Space Station (ISS)
The H-II Transfer Vehicle "Kounotori 4" (HTV4), launched from Tanegashima Space Center by the H-IIB launch vehicle 4 on August 4, 2013, has successfully berthed to the International Space Station (ISS) as planned.
This was the first time that I witnessed its berthing operation, which has been receiving very high appreciation from other space agencies, and I shared the joy of success with the "Kounotori" operation team members in the control room at Tsukuba Space Center.
With the successful berthing to the ISS, we have marked a significant milestone in "Kounotori 4" mission. We will be making efforts toward the achievement of all remaining mission operations including transfer of cargo, departure from the ISS, and re-entry into the atmosphere.
August 10, 2013
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Naoki Okumura, President