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Successful berthing of the H-II Transfer Vehicle
“KOUNOTORI9” (HTV9)
to the International Space Station (ISS)

May 26, 2020 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

The H-II Transfer Vehicle “KOUNOTORI9” (HTV9) started its final approach to the International Space Station (ISS), and was captured by the ISS robotic arm at 9:13 p.m. on May 25 (Japanese Standard Time, JST). Being captured and maneuvered by the robotic arm, the HTV9 was successfully berthed to the ISS at 3:25 a.m. on May 26(JST).

Once after berthing of vehicle, the internal and external cargo will be unloaded by the on-board crew.

Reference Link: You can find out more detailed information on the following Web site.
https://iss.jaxa.jp/en/htv/mission/htv-9/

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