Launch Results of the H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI8
aboard H-IIB Vehicle No. 8
September 25, 2019 (JST)
National Research & Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
At exactly 5 minutes and 5 seconds past 1 o’clock on the morning of September 25, 2019, the H-II Transfer Vehicle known as "KOUNOTORI8" (HTV8), the cargo transporter to the International Space Station (ISS), was launched aboard H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 8 (H-IIB F8) from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center.
The H-IIB F8 flight proceeded nominally. Approximately 15 minutes and 2 seconds after launch, the payload separated from the launch vehicle as planned.
JAXA expresses its sincere appreciation for the support provided by all involved.