Tag

Htv X

All articles tagged with #htv x

space-exploration1 month ago•53 min saved

HTV-X1 freighter departs the ISS after four-month stay

Japan’s HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft was released from the International Space Station by the Canadarm2 at 12 p.m. EST on March 6, 2026, ending a four‑month stay and remaining in orbit as a platform for JAXA experiments before disposing of trash during reentry. HTV-X1 is the first of its kind and successor to the HTV, which launched in October 2025 with about 9,000 pounds of supplies; the ISS docks also host Russia’s Progress, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus, and SpaceX’s Dragon freighters.

via Space|

#htv-x #htv-x1 #international-space-station

space5 months ago•2 min saved

Japan's HTV-X Cargo Craft Debuts as Space Lab and Supplies ISS

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully docked its new cargo spacecraft, HTV-X, at the ISS, marking a significant milestone. The spacecraft, designed to serve as both a cargo carrier and a temporary space lab, carried supplies, experimental equipment, and new technology demonstrations, with plans for its use after leaving the ISS, including trash disposal and hosting equipment for extended periods. This mission also highlights Japan's advancements in space technology and its ongoing contributions to international space efforts like the Artemis Program.

via theregister.com|

#htv-x #iss #jaxa

space5 months ago•2 min saved

Japan's New Cargo Ship Launches to the ISS for the First Time

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft is launching on its first mission to the International Space Station, enhancing Japan's cargo delivery capabilities and supporting future space activities beyond the ISS, including lunar orbit missions.

via Space|

#cargo-spacecraft #htv-x #iss