Soviet Space ProgramLuna Ascent StageLuna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
Luna-16
Launched
September 21, 1970 · 07:43 UTC
Image: Bembmv
Summary
Luna-16 launched on a Soviet Space Program Luna Ascent Stage from Luna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon on September 21, 1970 at 07:43 UTC. It was Soviet Space Program's 507th launch, 54th this year and humanity's 1,128th orbital launch attempt. It was the 1st Luna Ascent Stage flight. The payload was bound for Earth Entry Trajectory (EET).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Vehicle
- Luna Ascent Stage · Soviet Space ProgramLuna
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Lunar Exploration · Earth Entry Trajectory (EET)for CCCP
- Milestone
- 1st Luna Ascent Stage flightSoviet Space Program's 507th launch54th this yearhumanity's 1,128th orbital launch attempt82nd orbital launch attempt this year
Flight preview
About this launch
Return flight of Luna 16 from the Moon.
Pad
Luna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
1st launch from Luna 16 landing site, 1st this year · 1st from Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
1 launches from this pad · 1 from Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
under an hour after the previous launch from this pad
Questions
When did Luna-16 launch?
Luna-16 launched on September 21, 1970 at 07:43 UTC.
Where can I watch Luna-16?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched Luna-16?
Luna Ascent Stage, flown by Soviet Space Program. Luna Ascent Stage spec sheet
Where did Luna-16 launch from?
Luna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon.
What orbit was Luna-16 going to?
Earth Entry Trajectory (EET), a lunar exploration mission.
Which program is Luna-16 part of?
Luna. About Luna