Launch vehicle
Luna Ascent Stage
Ascent stage of the lunar lander used for the Soviet Luna sample return missions.
- Recorded launches
- 3
- First flight
- 1970-09-21
Historical mission record
This page records Luna | Luna-16 and its reported outcome: Launch Successful. The date above is a historical record.
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Mission status
Launch Successful
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LAUNCH SITEMare Fecunditatis, Moon
Mission
Return flight of Luna 16 from the Moon.
- Launch vehicle
- Luna Ascent Stage
- Mission type
- Lunar Exploration
- Destination orbit
- Earth Entry Trajectory
- Launch pad
- Luna 16 landing site
- Provider
- Soviet Space Program
- Programs
- Luna
The vehicle
Published configuration and flight history.
Recorded timing
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SCHEDULED MOMENT
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Launch site & orbit
Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
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Launch site
DestinationEarth Entry Trajectory
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