WASHINGTON — Japan launched the first of a new generation of cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, with potential applications beyond low Earth orbit. An H3 rocket lifted off from the ...

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (March 6) after a four-month stay. The vehicle — known as HTV-X1, because it's the first of its kind — was released by ...

A cargo ship from Japan pulled alongside the International Space Station on Wednesday, maneuvering close enough for the lab’s robotic arm to reach out and grab it as the vehicles soared 260 miles over ...

HTV-X was berthed to the station at 11:58 p.m. EDT today (Oct. 29). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the ...