H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 6 (HTV-6)

This is the sixth flight of an uncrewed cargo spacecraft to International Space Station. It will bring the replacement for the batteries used on the Station to store electricity generated by solar panels, as well as 600 liters of potable water.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: December 9, 2016 at 01:26 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: H-IIB
  • Operator: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
  • Mission type: Resupply