Soyuz-U | Soyuz 16
Soviet Space Program · Soyuz U · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 878th launch · 77th this year · humanity's 1,641st orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Dec 2, 09:40 – Dec 2, 09:40 UTC
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Soyuz 16
Soyuz 16 was a crewed test flight in a preparation for a joint Soviet-US space flight. The mission began on December 2, 1974, 09:40:00 UTC, with a launch of commander Anatoly Filipchenko and flight engineer Nikolai Rukavishnikov into orbit. During their 6-day stay in orbit, crew tested various new and improved systems and elements, including the new docking system. Soyuz 16 ended on December 8, 1974, 08:03:35 UTC with a successful landing.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Anatoly FilipchenkoCommander · RFSA
Nikolay RukavishnikovFlight Engineer · RFSA
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