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Successful HTV2 Berthing to the ISS

The H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI2" (HTV2) was successfully berthed to the Internationa

Successful HTV2 Berthing to the ISS

The H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI2" (HTV2) was successfully berthed to the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:34 a.m. on January 28 (Japan Standard Time, JST.)
The HTV2 started its final approach to the ISS, and was captured by the ISS robotic arm at 8:41 p.m. on January 27 (JST). After being maneuvered by the arm, the HTV2 was berthed to the ISS at 3:34 a.m. on January 28 (JST).

Upon this successful berthing to the ISS, unloading of internal and external cargo by the onboard crew will begin and continue for several weeks.

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

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