Luna 16

USSR


International Sat. n°:

USSR satellite n°:


Launch data:

Designation 04527 / 70072A
Launch date 12 Sep 1970
Launch site B, LC-81/23
Launch vehicle Proton-K/Blok-D
Satellite type E8-5
Mission Lunar lander
Selencentric orbit
Perihelion / Aphelion  110 x 110
Incl. to ecliptic 70.0 °
Period   min

The Luna 16 lander was to drill out a sample core from the Moon's surface and return it to Earth.



Specifications:

Prime contractor  
Operator  
Mass at launch 5600 kg
Dry mass kg
Dimension  
Basic shape  
Solar array  
Soft landing

Decay:

Recovery date:  24 Sep 1970
Lifetime: 

Mission details:


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