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Apollo 16

Apollo LM Ascent StageNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationApollo 16 landing site
Monday, April 24, 1972 · 01:25 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Return flight of Apollo 16 from the Moon.

PayloadApollo 16
OrbitLunar Orbit
CustomerApollo
StagesUnknown
PadApollo 16 landing site, Descartes Highlands, Moon

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Apollo 16 landing site

Descartes Highlands, Moon

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
8.973°S
Longitude
15.500°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

01:25 AM UTC - 01:25 AM UTC

Vehicle

Apollo LM Ascent Stage

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.