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Advanced aerospace and defense systems manufacturer for space exploration and ISS resupply
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries manufactures the HTV-X cargo spacecraft for JAXA, an unmanned resupply vehicle for the International Space Station. MHI builds spacecraft systems and aerospace components for government space agencies and commercial customers globally.
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Top-rated product
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/100
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Company facts
- HQ
- Tokyo, Japan
- Founded
- 1884 · 142 yrs
- Stage
- unknown
- Website
- www.mhi.co.jp
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Milestones
HTV-X1 departed ISS after delivering over 9,000 pounds of supplies
HTV-X1 berthed to ISS
HTV-X1 first launched on October 26, 2025 as successor to H-II Transfer Vehicle
Press coverage
- Canadian Robotic Arm Releases Japan's Spacecraft for Departure
NASA · Mar 2026
- Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leaves the International Space Station
Space.com · Mar 2026
- Successful berthing of the HTV-X1 to the International Space Station
JAXA · Oct 2025
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