Parus 16
Parus 16 launched on 20 December 1978, 20:43 UTC on a Kosmos-3M from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. The recorded outcome is Failure. Payloads: Parus 16.
| Name | Parus 16 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 20 December 1978, 20:43 UTC |
| Vehicle | Kosmos-3M |
| Launch site | Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation |
| Company | Soviet Space Program |
| Outcome | Failure |
| Payloads | Parus 16 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Parus 16 launch?
- Parus 16 launched on 20 December 1978, 20:43 UTC.
- What rocket launched Parus 16?
- Parus 16 launched on a Kosmos-3M.
- Where did Parus 16 launch from?
- Parus 16 launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
- What was the outcome of Parus 16?
- The recorded outcome is Failure.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.