The HTV-X is a Research robot developed by JAXA (Japan), launched 2025.
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Overview
HTV-Xは、無人宇宙機の最新技術を駆使し、ISSに物資を補給するために最適化されたロボットです。
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
JAXA
Viability
HTV-X1 berthing to the ISS
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 6,000 kg
- Weight
- 16,000 kg
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2025
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1884
Detailed specifications
Other5
- Sub Category
- space logistics / cargo transfer
- Company Country
- JP
- Industries Served
- space,aerospace,research
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- Developed by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) – not a commercial B2B robotics product but a government space logistics vehicle.,Unique capability: integrated service module allows independent flight and docking with other modules, not just ISS.,Thruster layout simplified vs KOUNOTORI – 4 main engines replaced by simpler subsystem with same capability.,Assembly at Tanegashima Space Center is shorter than KOUNOTORI, reducing overall cost.,Octagonal shape chosen to mount thrusters and solar cells on lateral sides efficiently.,Notable legacy: KOUNOTORi series successfully delivered cargo to ISS; HTV-X builds on that operational heritage.,Not a typical 'robot' – this is a spacecraft for cargo delivery to space stations; categorized as 'delivery' for schema compliance but is essentially a logistics spacecraft.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- JAXA· Japansource ↗
Company milestones
- Oct 2025DeploymentHTV-X1 berthing to the ISS
- Oct 2025DeploymentHTV-X1 capture by ISS Canadarm2
- Oct 2025DeploymentHTV-X1 first mission launch to ISS
- Feb 2020MilestoneMMX approved for development
- Jun 2015MilestoneMMX announced by JAXA
- 2027DeploymentIDEFIX rover deployment on Phobos planned
- 2026DeploymentMMX spacecraft arrived at Tanegashima Space Center
- 2026LaunchMMX planned launch from Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the HTV-X?
- The HTV-X is developed by JAXA, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the HTV-X?
- The HTV-X is a Research robot made by JAXA.
- How much does the HTV-X cost?
- Pricing for the HTV-X is not publicly listed — contact JAXA for a quote.
- When was the HTV-X launched?
- The HTV-X was launched in 2025.
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