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\n\t\t\u2003HTV-X1 began its final approach to the International Space Station (ISS) and was captured by the ISS robotic
\n\t\tarm, Canadarm2, at 0:58 on October 30 (JST). Following this, HTV-X1 was successfully berthed to the ISS at 20:10 on
\n\t\tOctober 30 (JST). The Canadarm2 was operated by JAXA astronaut YUI Kimiya, currently serving on a long-duration
\n\t\tmission aboard the ISS, in coordination with ground control teams.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\t\u2003After berthing, both the internal and external cargo will be gradually transferred to the ISS.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t\u2003The HTV-X1, launched abord the H3 Launch Vehicle No.7 from the Tanegashima Space Center on October 26, 2025
\n\t\t(JST), has successfully berthed with the International Space Station (ISS) as scheduled.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\t\t\u2003During the berthing operation, JAXA astronaut YUI Kimiya, currently serving aboard the ISS, successfully
\n\t\tcaptured the HTV-X1 using the station\u2019s Canadian robotic arm, in close coordination with the flight control teams at
\n\t\tthe Tsukuba Space Center and NASA\u2019s Mission Control Center in Houston.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\t\t\u2003HTV-X1 carries a wide variety of cargo, including the Demonstration System for CO\u2082 Removal (DRCS) for future
\n\t\thuman space exploration, experimental materials for the Japanese Experiment Module \u201cKibo\u201d, and daily necessities and
\n\t\tfresh food essential for astronauts\u2019 lives on orbit.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\t\t\u2003Building on the heritage of nine successful KOUNOTORI (HTV) missions, HTV-X1 demonstrates a more efficient and
\n\t\tflexible cargo transportation capability, achieving one of the heaviest cargo deliveries in the world among space
\n\t\tstation resupply vehicles. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of everyone involved in its development and the precise
\n\t\toperations of the mission control teams, HTV-X1 has successfully delivered its supplies to the ISS, meeting the
\n\t\texpectations of our international partners. I am extremely proud of this achievement.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\t\t\u2003In addition, HTV-X introduces new post-ISS mission capabilities, serving as a technology demonstration
\n\t\tplatform after its departure from the Station. On its first flight, several in-orbit demonstrations are planned,
\n\t\tincluding:\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u25cf<\/span> \u25cf<\/span> \u25cf<\/span> \u25cf<\/span> \n\t\t\u2003With the successful cargo delivery to the ISS by HTV-X1, Japan has entered a new chapter in next generation
\n\t\tH-SSOD (deployment of small satellites),<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\tMt. FUJI (laser-based attitude measurement experiment),<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\tDELIGHT (in-orbit demonstration of deployable lightweight planar antenna)<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\tSDX (in-orbit demonstration of next-generation solar cells)<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\t\tspace transportation and exploration. JAXA will continue to ensure the safe and reliable operation of HTV-X1 through
\n\t\tits unberthing, technology demonstrations, and atmospheric reentry.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n