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H-II Transfer Vehicle Kounotori

The H-II Transfer Vehicle, named Kounotori, was a JAXA uncrewed cargo-spacecraft family for the International Space Station. It carried both pressurized cargo and external unpressurized payloads, was captured by the stations robotic arm for berthing, and ended each mission by destructive reentry.

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H-II Transfer VehicleHTVKounotoriWhite Stork
Family Name
HTV
Full Name
H-II Transfer Vehicle Kounotori
Reusability
expendable
Slug
h-ii-transfer-vehicle-kounotori
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
The H-II Transfer Vehicle, named Kounotori, was a JAXA uncrewed cargo-spacecraft family for the International Space Station. It carried both pressurized cargo and external unpressurized payloads, was captured by the stations robotic arm for berthing, and ended each mission by destructive reentry.
Diameter M
4.4
First Flight Year
2,009
Height M
9.8
Last Flight Year
2,020
Liftoff Mass Kg
16,500
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 9:50:56 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 9:50:56 AM