HTV-X2

HTV-X2 is the second flight of HTV-X, an uncrewed expendable cargo spacecraft to resupply International Space Station. It is planned to be launched in JFY2026.^[1]

HTV-X2

Mission type	ISS resupply
Operator	JAXA
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft	HTV-X
Berthing at ISS
Berthing port	Harmony nadir
Docking with ISS
Docking port	Harmony zenith
HTV-X ← HTV-X1 HTV-X3 →

Payload

As of 2021^[update], HTV-X2 was planned to carry JAXA Docking System (JDS) in the unpressurised cargo section, which is compatible with International Docking System Standard (IDSS). It is planned to demonstrate automated docking to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA) at Harmony zenith port after release from berthing at the Harmony nadir port.^[2][3] However it may be carried over to later flight of HTV-X.^[4]