Proton | Luna-16b

Proton | Luna-16b lifted off aboard a Proton from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to LO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Lunar Exploration
Rocket
Proton
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
81/24 (81P)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LO
Proton | Luna-16b cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-10-22T14:09:59.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Proton is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Proton endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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