Mercury 16

Mercury 16 launched on 12 August 1998, 11:30 UTC on a Titan 401A Centaur from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. The recorded outcome is Failure. Payloads: Mercury 16.

NameMercury 16
Launch time (UTC)12 August 1998, 11:30 UTC
VehicleTitan 401A Centaur
Launch siteCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
CompanyUnited States Air Force
OutcomeFailure
PayloadsMercury 16
OrbitGeostationary Orbit

Questions

When did Mercury 16 launch?
Mercury 16 launched on 12 August 1998, 11:30 UTC.
What rocket launched Mercury 16?
Mercury 16 launched on a Titan 401A Centaur.
Where did Mercury 16 launch from?
Mercury 16 launched from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What was the outcome of Mercury 16?
The recorded outcome is Failure.

Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.