Luna | Luna-16

A Luna rocket launched Luna | Luna-16 from Mare Fecunditatis, Moon, targeting EET.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Luna
Launch site
Mare Fecunditatis, Moon
Launch pad
Luna 16 landing site
Payload
—
Target orbit
EET
Luna | Luna-16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1970-09-21T07:43:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Luna lifts off from Mare Fecunditatis, Moon.
  2. Max-Q
    Luna passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in EET.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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