Japan Launches First H-II Transfer Vehicle

TOKYO — Japan launched its first H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sept. 11 local time from Tanegashima Island. A successful HTV mission is crucial not only for Japan, but also for the international space community, especially because of the vehicle’s large...

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