Core Points - Japan's new cargo spacecraft HTV-X1 successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on October 30, following its launch on October 26 [1] - The spacecraft was captured by the ISS using a robotic arm operated by Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata [1] - The HTV-X1 will deliver supplies to the ISS and will also be used for technology validation tasks in orbit [1][2] Group 1 - HTV-X1 was launched at a speed of approximately 8 kilometers per second and successfully docked with the ISS at 20:10 JST on October 30 [1] - The spacecraft is designed to carry about 6 tons of payload to low Earth orbit, making it a successor to the HTV cargo spacecraft [2] - After unloading its cargo, HTV-X1 is planned to remain in orbit for about three months to conduct technology validation, including the release of a small satellite and testing of lightweight solar panels [1][2] Group 2 - The HTV-X1 measures approximately 8 meters in length and 4.4 meters in diameter, and it can function as a space experiment platform after detaching from the ISS [2] - The spacecraft will also facilitate the installation of a small exposure experiment platform on the Japanese "Hope" module of the ISS [1]
日本新一代货运飞船与国际空间站成功对接
Xin Hua She·2025-10-30 15:24