HTV Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The HTV bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 11 have reentered. Most are built by MHITO. The largest operator on this bus is JAXA. The first launched in 2009, the most recent in 2020.
0
In orbit
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Active
11
Total launched
11
Reentered
HTV launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged HTV satellites.
| Manufacturer | MHITO |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Supply |
| Launch mass | 6225 kg |
| Dry mass | 6225 kg |
| Length | 9.8 m |
| Diameter | 4.4 m |
| Span | 9.8 m |
| Shape | Cyl |
| Power | Solar cells (body mounted), batteries |
| Propulsion | HBT-5 x 4 |
| Design life | 30 days |
Top operators
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HTV satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTV-9 (KOUNOTORI 9) Kounotori 9 gouki | 45607 | 2020-030A | JAXA | May 20, 2020 | 93 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-8 (KOUNOTORI 8) Kounotori 8 gouki | 44546 | 2019-062A | JAXA | Sep 24, 2019 | 90 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-7 (KOUNOTORI 7) Kounotori 7 gouki | 43630 | 2018-073A | JAXA | Sep 22, 2018 | 92 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-6 (KOUNOTORI 6) Kounotori 6 gouki | 41881 | 2016-076A | JAXA | Dec 9, 2016 | 92 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-5 (KOUNOTORI 5) Kounotori 5 gouki | 40873 | 2015-038A | JAXA | Aug 19, 2015 | 93 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-4 (KOUNOTORI 4) Kounotori 4 gouki | 39221 | 2013-040A | JAXA | Aug 3, 2013 | 90 min, 51.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-3 (KOUNOTORI 3) Kounotori 3 gouki | 38706 | 2012-038A | JAXA | Jul 21, 2012 | 93 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-2 (KOUNOTORI 2) Kounotori 2 gouki | 37351 | 2011-003A | JAXA | Jan 22, 2011 | 91 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| H-2B DEB HTV adapter panel | 35820 | 2009-048D | JAXA | Sep 10, 2009 | 89 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| H-2B DEB HTV adapter panel | 35819 | 2009-048C | JAXA | Sep 10, 2009 | 89 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HTV-1 HTV 1 | 35817 | 2009-048A | JAXA | Sep 10, 2009 | 91 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many HTV satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the HTV bus. 0 are in orbit and 11 have reentered.
How many HTV satellites are in orbit?
0 HTV objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the HTV bus?
The HTV bus is most commonly built by MHITO.
When did the first HTV satellite launch?
The first cataloged HTV satellite launched in 2009, and the most recent in 2020.