H3-24 | HTV-X2

Provider: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Vehicle: H3-24

Launch Date: July 31, 2026

Launch Site: Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2

Target Orbit: LEO

Orbital Compute Tier: Medium

The HTV‑X2 mission will resupply the International Space Station, sustaining the longest‑running multinational laboratory in orbit and reinforcing Japan’s role in human‑spaceflight cooperation. By using the upgraded HTV‑X cargo vehicle, JAXA demonstrates a more affordable, higher‑capacity logistics platform that can also support future lunar‑orbit gateway and commercial LEO services. The flight showcases Japan’s indigenous launch capability with the H3‑24W rocket, contributing to the diversification of global access to space.

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