Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
HTV-X
Cargo Resupply
Active
Overview
/01The 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.
Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Type
Cargo Resupply
Maiden Flight
October 26, 2025
Crew Capacity
0
Flight Life
6 Months docked, 18 months post-mission free flight
Specifications
/02ISS Resupply
8
Height (m)
4.4
Diameter (m)
5850
Payload Capacity (kg)
0
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/031
Total Launches
1
Successful
0
Failed
1
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings