Luna-16
Luna-16 launched on 12 September 1970, 13:25 UTC on a Proton from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Luna-16.
| Name | Luna-16 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 12 September 1970, 13:25 UTC |
| Vehicle | Proton |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Company | Soviet Space Program |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Luna-16 |
| Orbit | Lunar Orbit |
Questions
- When did Luna-16 launch?
- Luna-16 launched on 12 September 1970, 13:25 UTC.
- What rocket launched Luna-16?
- Luna-16 launched on a Proton.
- Where did Luna-16 launch from?
- Luna-16 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- What was the outcome of Luna-16?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.