HTV-X1

HTV-X1 is the first flight of the HTV-X series, serving as a technical demonstration mission of the new uncrewed expendable cargo spacecraft. It launched on 26 October 2025.

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"The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station"...

iss073e0988953 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is pictured berthed to the Earth-facing port on the International Space Station’s Harmony module.

iss073e0988452 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying approximately 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew

iss073e0988444 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew

iss073e0988464 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew

"The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station"...

iss073e0988449 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew

iss073e1046014 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm after completing its arrival at the International Space Station.

iss073e0988465 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew

iss073e1045697 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station carrying approximately 12,800 pounds of science, supplies

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commons	image		"The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station"...		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988953 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is pictured berthed to the Earth-facing port on the International Space Station’s Harmony module.		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988452 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying approximately 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988444 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988464 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew		Commons
commons	image		"The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station"...		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988449 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew		Commons
commons	image		iss073e1046014 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm after completing its arrival at the International Space Station.		Commons
commons	image		iss073e0988465 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for the Expedition 73 crew		Commons
commons	image		iss073e1045697 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) approaches the International Space Station carrying approximately 12,800 pounds of science, supplies		Commons