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Status of the HTV-X1 after Separation from the H3 Launch Vehicle

JAXA - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

October 26, 2025 (JST)

At 9:00:15 a.m. on October 26(JST), 2025, HTV-X1 was launched aboard the H3 Launch Vehicle No.7 (H3-24W) from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center.

Following its separation from the launch vehicle, communications and attitude control of HTV-X1 were confirmed, and the vehicle is now flying smoothly toward its arrival at the ISS.

JAXA expresses its sincere appreciation for the support and cooperation extended by all those involved in the successful launch of HTV-X1.

HTV-X1 is scheduled to arrive at the ISS on October 30(JST). Capture by the robotic arm "Canadarm2" on the ISS is planned for around 0:50 a.m. on October 30(JST), followed by berthing to the ISS on the night of October 30(JST).