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Luna-16

Luna Ascent StageSoviet Space ProgramLuna 16 landing site
Monday, September 21, 1970 · 07:43 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Luna Ascent Stage

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches2456
Successes2288

Provider

Soviet Space Program

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Mission Brief

Return flight of Luna 16 from the Moon.

PayloadLuna-16
OrbitEarth Entry Trajectory
CustomerLuna
Stages0
PadLuna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Luna 16 landing site, Mare Fecunditatis, Moon

LAUNCH SITE
0.514°S, 56.364°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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