SPACECRAFT INFO

The HTV-X is Japan’s next-generation cargo spacecraft designed to deliver supplies, experiments, and equipment to the International Space Station. Building on the legacy of the original HTV, it features upgraded automation and reduced weight. Its reliable performance supports Japan’s role in international space exploration and the Artemis program.

MANUFACTURER INFO

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

SPACECRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

CREW

0

(diameter)

4.4 m

(height)

8

HUMAN RATED

PAYLOAD

5850

FIRST FLIGHT

2025-10-26

FLIGHT LIFE

6 Months docked, 18 months post-mission free flight