KOUNOTORI2/H-IIB F2 Successfully Launched

KOUNOTORI2/H-IIB F2 Successfully Launched

The H-IIB launch vehicle with HTV KOUNOTORI 2 on board was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center at 14:37:57 JST (06:37:57 CET) on 22 January. The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 15 minutes and 13 seconds after liftoff, the separation of KOUNOTORI 2 was confirmed. KOUNOTORI2 will fly to the ISS, then, on 28 January, it is slated for berthing with the ISS.

via JAXA | KOUNOTORI2/H-IIB Launch Veicle No.2 Special Site.