[JAXA:0499] Launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI6" on Board

December 7, 2016 (JST)

Launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI6" on Board

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 (H-IIB F6) with cargo transporter to the International Space Station, the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI6" (HTV6) on board. Details are as follows:

Scheduled Date of Launch: December 9, 2016 (JST)
Launch Time: 10:26:47 p.m. (JST)
Reserved Launch Period: December 10 through December 31, 2016 (JST)


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National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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