US-A 16

US-A 16 launched on 29 April 1980, 11:40 UTC on a Tsiklon-2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: US-A 16.

NameUS-A 16
Launch time (UTC)29 April 1980, 11:40 UTC
VehicleTsiklon-2
Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
CompanySoviet Space Program
OutcomeSuccess
PayloadsUS-A 16
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Questions

When did US-A 16 launch?
US-A 16 launched on 29 April 1980, 11:40 UTC.
What rocket launched US-A 16?
US-A 16 launched on a Tsiklon-2.
Where did US-A 16 launch from?
US-A 16 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What was the outcome of US-A 16?
The recorded outcome is Success.

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.