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HTV-X
ManufacturerMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Country of originJapan
OperatorJAXA
ApplicationsISS resupply
WebsiteOfficial website
Specifications
Spacecraft typeCargo
Launch mass16,000 kg (35,000 lb)[1]
Payload capacity
  • Pressurised: 4,070 kg (8,970 lb)
  • Unpressurised: 1,750 kg (3,860 lb)[2]
Volume
  • Pressurised: 39.6 m3 (1,400 cu ft)
  • Total: 78 m3 (2,800 cu ft)[1]
Power
  • Solar panel generation: 1 kW
  • Max. battery output: 3 kW[1]
Design life
  • 6 months (berthed to ISS)[1]
  • 1.5 years (after departure from ISS)[2]
Dimensions
Height8 m (26 ft 3 in)[2]
Diameter4.4 m (14 ft 5 in)[2]
Production
StatusActive
Planned2
Launched1
Operational1
Maiden launch26 October 2025 (HTV‑X1)[3]
Related spacecraft
Derived fromH-II Transfer Vehicle
Launch vehicleH3

HTV-X, also known as the New Space Station Resupply Vehicle (Japanese: 新型宇宙ステーション補給機, Hepburn: Shingata Uchū Sutēshon Hokyūki), is a Japanese cargo spacecraft of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Designed as the successor to the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) for International Space Station (ISS) resupply missions, it was first launched on 26 October 2025.[3]

Background

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The HTV-X is manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries with contributions from Mitsubishi Electric.[4] IHI Aerospace provides the propulsion system[5] and American company Sierra Nevada Corporation provides the Common Berthing Mechanism and hatch kit.[6]

Design

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HTV-X consists of three main modules, arranged from top to bottom on the launch pad:

  • Unpressurised Cargo Module: A 3.8-metre-long (12 ft 6 in) open-top cylinder with shelving for payload attachment. Cargo is mounted externally rather than inside the spacecraft, allowing larger items limited only by the launch vehicle fairing and increasing capacity compared to the original HTV.
  • Service Module: A 2.7-metre-long (8 ft 10 in) unit capable of independent operation. It includes two deployable solar arrays generating 1 kW of power (replacing the original HTV’s 200 W side-mounted panels), batteries with a 3 kW peak output (up from 2 kW), and upgraded communications with a 1 Mbit/s link alongside the previous 8 kbit/s channel. HTV-X omits a main engine, using a ring of reaction control system (RCS) thrusters for propulsion, and mounts some components externally for easier astronaut access.[7]
  • Pressurised Logistics Module: A 3.5-metre-long (11 ft 6 in) section with an internal volume of 39.6 cubic metres (1,400 cu ft)[8] and a payload capacity of 4,070 kilograms (8,970 lb).[2] Identical in design to the original HTV, it is positioned at the bottom of the stack to improve mass distribution. An early concept included a side hatch for late cargo loading, but the final 2021 design removed it; late access now uses the ISS docking hatch, requiring a new Payload Adapter Fitting (PAF) on the H3 rocket’s upper stage.[1]

The HTV-X measures 8 metres (26 ft 3 in) in length. The H3 rocket’s payload fairing and dispenser were widened to 4.4 metres (14 ft 5 in) to allow alternate modules, increase structural strength, and accommodate the originally planned side hatch.[2][9]

Reusing the pressurised logistics module design reduces development cost and risk. Concentrating RCS thrusters and solar arrays on the service module simplifies wiring and piping, lowering weight and manufacturing cost. External loading of unpressurised cargo enables larger payloads, limited only by the fairing. The goal is to halve costs while maintaining or extending HTV capabilities.[10] Simplification was expected to reduce launch mass to 15,500 kilograms (34,200 lb) from HTV’s 16,500 kilograms (36,400 lb), while increasing maximum cargo mass to 5,850 kilograms (12,900 lb) from 4,000 kilograms (8,800 lb).[9]

Other proposed payloads for replacing the unpressurised cargo module during ISS resupply missions include external sensor packages, an IDSS connector for automated docking, satellite rendezvous trials, piggyback small satellites, station return capsules, assembly of lunar mission modules, and acting as a space tug to store resources such as recyclable materials, excess propellant, and spare parts in orbit for future use.[9]

Comparison of uncrewed resupply spacecraft, the original HTV is third from the left, HTV-X is fourth from left

History

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In May 2015, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced a proposal to replace the HTV with an improved, cost-reduced version preliminarily called HTV-X.[11][12] The proposal of HTV-X in 2015 was as follows:[10]

  • To re-use the design of HTV's Pressurised Logistics Carrier (PLC) as much as possible, except for adding a side hatch for late cargo access after the spacecraft-launch vehicle integration.
  • To replace the Unpressurised Logistics Carrier (ULC), Avionics Module, and Propulsion Module with a new Service Module.
  • To load the unpressurised cargo on top of the Service Module rather than inside the spacecraft.

In December 2015, the plan to develop HTV-X was approved by the Strategic Headquarters for Space Policy of the Cabinet Office, targeting launch in fiscal year 2021 for the flight of HTV-X1 (Technical Demonstration Vehicle) by the H3 Launch Vehicle.[13][9] As of June 2019, NASA's Flight Planning Integration Panel had set the launch of HTV-X1 for February 2022.[14]

With the Japan-US Open Platform Partnership Program (JP-US OP3) agreement in December 2015 to extend cooperation on ISS operations through 2024, Japan will provide its share of ISS operation costs with the form of transportation by HTV-X, and also be given an opportunity to develop a possible small return capsule.[15]

A design change in 2021 removed the side hatch of the pressurised module.[1]

As of 2021, an evolved version of HTV-X called HTV-XG is being considered for transporting cargo to the Lunar Gateway as part of the Artemis program.[16]

Flights

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As of April 2025, three flights are planned to resupply the ISS.[1]

HTV Launch date/time (UTC) Berth date/time (UTC) Carrier rocket Reentry date/time (UTC) Outcome
HTV-X1 26 October 2025, 00:00:15[3] 29 October 2025 (planned) H3-24W January 2026 (planned) In progress
HTV-X2 JFY2026[17] H3-24W Planned
HTV-X3 JFY2026[17] H3-24W Planned

As of December 2024, HTV-X4 and HTV-X5 are tentatively planned for launch in JFY2027–JFY2029.[18]

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The HTV-X (H-II Transfer Vehicle X) is an unmanned cargo spacecraft developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the successor to the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV, also known as Kounotori), designed to deliver supplies, experiments, and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS). Launched for the first time on October 26, 2025 (UTC), aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, the HTV-X1 mission marked Japan's return to ISS cargo resupply after a five-year hiatus following the retirement of the original HTV in 2020. Development of the HTV-X began in as a cost-reduced and capability-enhanced iteration of the HTV, with leading the design of the and pressurized module to leverage prior experience while addressing the ISS program's extension beyond 2024. Key improvements include a 50% increase in cargo capacity over the HTV, enabling up to 6 metric tons of (approximately 4 tons pressurized and 2 tons unpressurized), facilitated by a larger pressurized volume, enhanced power from deployable solar arrays, and the ability to load cargo as late as 24 hours before launch. The spacecraft measures about 8 meters in height and 4.4 meters in diameter, with a launch mass of around 16 tons, and is capable of berthing to the ISS for up to 6 months before conducting extended free-flight operations for technology demonstrations, such as satellite deployments and tests, lasting up to 18 months prior to controlled reentry. The inaugural HTV-X1 carried approximately 4.5 tons of cargo to the ISS, where it was captured by the Canadarm2 robotic arm on October 29, 2025 (UTC), and fully berthed to the module on October 30, 2025. plans at least three HTV-X missions to the ISS in the coming years, with potential adaptations for resupplying the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway as part of NASA's , positioning the vehicle for broader deep-space logistics roles.

Introduction

Role and significance

The HTV-X, formally designated as the New Space Station Resupply Vehicle, is an unmanned cargo spacecraft developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to succeed the (HTV), commonly known as KOUNOTORI. This next-generation vehicle ensures continued Japanese contributions to (ISS) logistics, building on the nine successful HTV missions that supported crewed operations since 2009. Its primary role involves delivering both pressurized and unpressurized cargo to the ISS, encompassing large-scale experiments, life support supplies, and scientific payloads essential for sustaining station activities and advancing research in microgravity environments. Integrated with JAXA's H3 rocket for reliable launches to low Earth orbit, the HTV-X facilitates efficient resupply missions, with its inaugural flight occurring in October 2025 from Tanegashima Space Center. As of November 2025, the HTV-X1 remains berthed to the ISS, supporting ongoing resupply operations. The significance of the HTV-X extends to enhancing in ISS operations beyond 2030, as the station's planned deorbit approaches, through demonstrations of automated rendezvous and docking technologies that reduce reliance on manual interventions. It achieves cost reductions via a simplified, compact and streamlined operations, while enabling extended on-orbit demonstrations for up to 1.5 years after undocking from the ISS, supporting post-mission technology validations and future utilization. This positions the HTV-X as a versatile platform for international , including potential adaptations for resupply under programs like NASA's Gateway.

Comparison to predecessor

The H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), known as Kounotori, served as Japan's primary uncrewed cargo resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) from 2009 to 2020, with a maximum cargo capacity of 6 metric tons, delivering over 40 tons of cargo across nine missions. In contrast, the HTV-X has a total cargo capacity of about 6 metric tons, comprising 4,070 kg of pressurized cargo and 1,750 kg of unpressurized cargo, with improvements in pressurized volume and loading flexibility over the HTV, enabling greater delivery of supplies, experiments, and equipment while maintaining a more compact overall length of 8 meters compared to the HTV's 10 meters. This enhancement stems from optimized structural design and a repositioned service module that accommodates heavier payloads without proportionally increasing the vehicle's mass. Mission preparation for the HTV-X has been streamlined for efficiency, reducing the cargo integration period at from 80 hours prior to launch on the HTV to just 24 hours, which minimizes exposure risks for time-sensitive items like and biological samples. The HTV-X's modular reduces preparation time compared to the HTV's assembly processes, enabling more efficient mission and integrations. These changes lower operational costs and improve flexibility for ISS resupply schedules. In terms of rendezvous and capture, the HTV relied on semi-autonomous proximity operations followed by manual grappling and berthing via the ISS's Canadarm2 , a process that demanded crew intervention and precise timing. The HTV-X advances this with fully autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations, using GPS receivers, ranging, and advanced guidance algorithms to approach within 10 meters of the ISS independently, though it still employs berthing for final attachment rather than direct docking. This reduces dependency on real-time human oversight and enhances safety during approach phases. Efficiency improvements in the HTV-X include simplified systems compared to the HTV's hypergolic fuels, contributing to reductions and safety. The of the HTV-X allows for easier subsystem upgrades and maintenance between missions, extending its potential orbital lifespan to up to 18 months in free flight post-ISS departure for demonstrations, versus the HTV's shorter post-resupply deorbit profile focused solely on cargo delivery. These evolutions position the HTV-X for broader applications beyond routine ISS resupply, including independent on-orbit experiments.

Design and specifications

Physical characteristics

The HTV-X spacecraft measures 8.0 meters in height and 4.4 meters in diameter, providing a compact cylindrical form factor optimized for launch aboard the H3 rocket. When deployed, its two solar array paddles extend to a span of 18.2 meters, enabling enhanced power generation compared to body-mounted arrays on prior vehicles. The vehicle employs a modular design consisting of two primary sections: the Pressurized Module (PM), which houses internal cargo in a sealed environment at 1 atm pressure, and the Service Module (SM), an integrated unit handling propulsion, power, navigation, and communication while supporting external payload mounting. Unpressurized cargo is accommodated via the Unpressurized Cargo Support System (UPCSS), a platform positioned atop the Service Module for exposed payloads. Fully loaded at launch, the HTV-X has a mass of 16,000 kg, with a dry mass of approximately 7,600 kg excluding propellants and payloads. The is engineered for a design life of up to 6 months when berthed to the , with the capability to operate in free flight for an additional 1.5 years post-undocking to support extended technology demonstrations.

Systems and subsystems

The HTV-X propulsion system employs a set of thrusters integrated into the Service Module to manage attitude control, orbital adjustments, rendezvous, and docking maneuvers. This configuration simplifies the thruster layout by replacing larger units with a more efficient design, while increasing propellant capacity by 30% to support extended mission profiles. The power subsystem relies on deployable, feather-like solar array paddles mounted on the Service Module, tilted at a 30-degree cant to optimize sunlight capture and generate an average of 1 kW of electrical power during nominal operations. Lithium-ion batteries supplement this output, delivering peak power during orbital eclipses and ensuring reliable performance in the vicinity of the (ISS). The (GN&C) subsystem integrates GPS receivers for coarse positioning during initial approach phases, combined with inertial measurement units including star trackers and gyroscopes for precise attitude estimation. In close proximity, laser-based sensors enable relative 6-degree-of-freedom navigation by tracking dedicated reflectors on the ISS, facilitating fully autonomous docking to Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) ports without real-time crew input. The communication subsystem supports telemetry, tracking, and command via S-band links for ground station interactions and Ku-band for high-rate data transfer with the ISS, leveraging the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRS) for distant coverage and proximity antennas for direct ISS and ground communications. This setup integrates seamlessly with JAXA's existing ground infrastructure to enable continuous monitoring and control throughout the mission.

Payload capabilities

The HTV-X accommodates pressurized payloads within its pressurized module (PM), which provides a cargo mass capacity of 4,070 kg and a volume of 39 m³, enabling the transport of experiments, supplies, and equipment compatible with Payload Racks (ISPR). This module maintains Earth-like atmospheric pressure and features a wide hatch for efficient loading of large ISPR units, supporting a range of items such as tanks, food, clothing, and scientific devices. For unpressurized payloads, the HTV-X utilizes the Unpressurized Cargo Support System (UPCSS) mounted atop the service module, offering a capacity of 1,750 kg for external attachments to the ISS, including exposed facility payloads and oversized equipment. The combined pressurized and unpressurized capacity reaches up to approximately 6 tons, with integrated power and sensor provisions that allow for the handling of hazardous materials and cold storage requirements for sensitive samples, such as those needing low-temperature maintenance during transit. Payload handling is facilitated through direct (CBM) docking to the ISS for seamless pressurized cargo transfer, while unpressurized items can be deployed using the station's or as optional add-ons for independent operations. Additionally, the HTV-X supports extended on-orbit storage and user demonstrations for up to 1.5 years post-docking, leveraging its enhanced electrical power system for autonomous technical missions after detachment from the ISS. These capabilities, briefly enabled by the spacecraft's and subsystems, underscore its versatility for diverse ISS resupply and research needs.

Development

Origins and planning

The development of the HTV-X cargo spacecraft was initiated by the in 2015 as a successor to the to address evolving resupply requirements for the . The concept aimed to enhance 's independent logistics capabilities amid the anticipated extension of ISS operations. In December 2015, the Japanese government's Strategic Headquarters for Space Policy formally approved the project, allocating a development budget of approximately 35.6 billion yen. Key strategic drivers included the need for more cost-efficient resupply missions following NASA's decision to extend ISS operations to at least 2024 (later further extended to 2030), which necessitated sustainable national contributions to the program. The HTV-X was also planned to integrate with JAXA's concurrent H3 rocket development, enabling a unified Japanese launch infrastructure for reliable access to low Earth orbit and reducing overall mission expenses by about 30% compared to the HTV. Initial requirements specified a in fiscal year 2021 (delayed to 2025 due to H3 testing challenges), with a focus on boosting pressurized and unpressurized cargo capacity by 50% to approximately 6 metric tons and advancing autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations to minimize dependence on crew or external support from ISS partners. JAXA collaborated closely with and other ISS multilateral partners during the planning phase to ensure HTV-X compatibility with the station's Node 3 International Docking Adapters and adherence to shared resupply obligations, including automatic docking protocols aligned with international standards.

Engineering and manufacturing

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) serves as the lead contractor for the HTV-X, overseeing overall vehicle integration and the development of the pressurized module. The company has managed the system-level design and assembly processes, ensuring compatibility with the H3 launch vehicle interfaces to support efficient orbital insertion. Key subcontractors contribute specialized components to enhance the spacecraft's performance. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation handles the service module, which includes avionics systems and deployable solar arrays for power generation. IHI Aerospace provides the propulsion system, delivering the initial units for integration into the service module to enable precise orbital maneuvers. Sierra Space (formerly Sierra Nevada Corporation) supplies the docking hardware, including passive common berthing mechanisms for safe attachment to the International Space Station. The design process advanced through phased reviews, culminating in the completion of detailed design work that confirmed the spacecraft's ability to meet cargo transport requirements. Manufacturing innovations focus on weight reduction and simplified construction, such as replacing select metal components with composite materials to improve payload efficiency. The HTV-X adopts a two-module architecture—pressurized and service modules—reducing complexity compared to the predecessor's four-module setup and facilitating modular assembly. Development setbacks related to the H3 rocket's engine issues delayed the program's timeline, shifting the inaugural flight from 2021 to 2025. These delays necessitated adjustments in production scheduling, but progressed to support the eventual launch integration.

Testing phases

The testing phases for HTV-X encompassed a series of ground-based activities to confirm the spacecraft's structural integrity, system functionality, and operational reliability prior to its inaugural flight. These efforts began with prototype development and progressed through integrated simulations, focusing on environmental resilience and interface compatibility. (MHI), as the primary contractor, led the testing under oversight, utilizing facilities at key locations to simulate launch, orbital, and docking conditions. Ground testing included structural qualification at JAXA's Space Center, where prototypes underwent , acoustic, and thermal-vacuum tests to assess durability against launch stresses and environments. These evaluations used full-scale mockups of the pressurized module to ensure components withstood expected forces. tests followed at in 2023, incorporating and hot-fire trials to validate end-to-end performance. These activities included firing the bipropellant system under controlled conditions to confirm thrust vector control and attitude maneuvers, alongside integration checks for command-response loops. Software-in-the-loop simulations were conducted concurrently to refine autonomous docking algorithms, modeling proximity operations and relative using high-fidelity digital twins of the and ISS. These simulations addressed strategies, ensuring precise 6-degree-of-freedom positioning during approach phases. Environmental simulations extended to parabolic flights and drop tests for microgravity validation, replicating zero-gravity conditions to test in the environmental control system and cargo handling mechanisms. Compatibility tests with ISS mockups at verified berthing interfaces, including power and data transfer ports, using physical prototypes to simulate capture by Canadarm2. These efforts confirmed seamless integration without structural or electrical mismatches. Overall qualification was completed by mid-2025, enabling the HTV-X1 launch on October 25, 2025, aboard H3 Rocket No. 7 from Tanegashima.

Missions

HTV-X1

The HTV-X1 mission marked the inaugural flight of JAXA's next-generation uncrewed cargo spacecraft, designed to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) with enhanced efficiency over its predecessor. Launched on October 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. EDT (0000 UTC on October 26) from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, the vehicle lifted off aboard the H3 Launch Vehicle No. 7 (also designated H3-24W or 3F configuration). The ascent proceeded nominally, achieving insertion into a low Earth orbit with a 51.6° inclination, aligned with the ISS orbital plane. This launch represented the first operational integration of the H3 rocket with the HTV-X series, validating the compatibility of the spacecraft's 16,000 kg launch mass and structural interfaces with the booster's performance envelope. Following separation from the H3 upper stage approximately 15 minutes after liftoff, HTV-X1 initiated its autonomous rendezvous sequence with the ISS, beginning proximity operations on October 27, 2025. The executed a series of thruster burns to close the gap, using laser-based relative navigation sensors for precise positioning during the final approach phases. The was grappled by the ISS's Canadarm2 , operated by Kimiya Yui, on October 29, 2025, at 11:58 a.m. EDT. It was then berthed to the nadir (CBM) port of the module on October 30, 2025, at 7:10 a.m. EDT (20:10 JST), with hatches opening later that day to allow crew access for cargo transfer. This docking demonstrated the HTV-X's upgraded autonomous systems, which reduced reliance on ground intervention compared to prior missions. HTV-X1 carried approximately 4.5 metric tons of in total, comprising pressurized and unpressurized payloads to support ISS operations and research. The included essential supplies such as provisions, , , and crew personal items for the station's multinational , alongside maintenance hardware for and power systems. The pressurized included a new carbon dioxide removal system (DRCS), supplies such as apples and pears, recyclers, and scientific experiments for the Japanese Experiment Module (Kibo). Unpressurized featured external experiments, notably JAXA's in-orbit demonstration of Ricoh-developed perovskite solar cells mounted on the vehicle's exposed pallet, aimed at evaluating high-efficiency photovoltaic technologies for future space applications. Additional items encompassed six CubeSats for deployment during the post-ISS phase and hardware for ongoing ISS experiments, underscoring the mission's role in sustaining long-duration human presence in orbit. The mission is planned for a three-month docked phase, with undocking targeted for January 2026 to allow sufficient time for cargo unloading and resupply activities. Following undocking from the ISS in January 2026 with waste, HTV-X1 will conduct a three-month free-flight mission for demonstrations, including altimetry tests and deployment of six CubeSats, before performing a deorbit burn for destructive reentry over the South Pacific Ocean, ensuring complete disposal of the expendable vehicle in compliance with orbital debris mitigation standards. No major anomalies were reported during launch, rendezvous, or initial berthing operations, confirming the reliability of the HTV-X's , , and docking mechanisms as a proof-of-concept for the series. This success also highlighted the H3 rocket's maturation, paving the way for routine HTV-X logistics flights.

Planned future flights

Following the successful launch of HTV-X1 on October 26, 2025, aboard the H3 rocket, JAXA has outlined plans for at least three HTV-X missions to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). These missions aim to continue Japan's contributions to ISS logistics, building on the legacy of the nine previous H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) flights, with each HTV-X capable of delivering up to approximately 5,800 kg of pressurized and unpressurized cargo. The second mission, designated HTV-X2, is targeted for no earlier than 2026, launched from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center using an H3-24W vehicle. Specific details on payload and docking timeline for HTV-X2 remain under development, but it will follow the standard profile of autonomous rendezvous, robotic capture by the Canadarm2, and berthing to the ISS Harmony module for up to six months. HTV-X3 is also planned, though its launch date is currently listed as tentative in the late 2020s, pending successful operations of the inaugural flights and H3 rocket reliability. Beyond ISS operations, has proposed an adapted version of the HTV-X for cargo delivery to NASA's station in support of the , potentially enabling uncrewed logistics in lunar orbit as early as the late . This variant would leverage the spacecraft's for enhanced and tolerance, though no firm mission schedule has been announced. Overall, the HTV-X program is envisioned to sustain at least annual resupply flights to the ISS through its operational lifespan, ending around 2030, to ensure continuous international in research and exploration.

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