What rocket is launching Apollo 16?

Apollo 16 is launching on the Apollo LM Ascent Stage.

Who is launching Apollo 16?

Apollo 16 is being launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a government launch provider founded in 1958.

Where is Apollo 16 launching from?

Apollo 16 is launching from Apollo 16 landing site at Descartes Highlands, Moon.

What orbit is Apollo 16 heading to?

Apollo 16 is heading to Lunar Orbit (LO).

Is the Apollo LM Ascent Stage reusable?

No — the Apollo LM Ascent Stage is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Apollo LM Ascent Stage flown?

The Apollo LM Ascent Stage has launched 6 times to date, with 6 successful flights.

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Apollo 16

Name: Apollo 16 — Apollo LM Ascent Stage
Start: 1972-04-24T01:25:47Z
End: 1972-04-24T01:25:47Z
Location: Apollo 16 landing site

Human Exploration

Success

National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)Government

Apollo LM Ascent StageLOorbit

Overview

Return flight of Apollo 16 from the Moon.

Mission details

Apollo

Human Spaceflight

The Apollo program was the third United States human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which succeeded in landing the first humans on the Moon from 1969 to 1972.

Nov 16, 1966 — Dec 19, 1972

Wikipedia Info

Orbital Attempt

#1,342

NASA Mission

#115

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Launch Window

NET

Apr 24, 1972, 1:25 AM

Precision

Second

Schedule Changes

1 update

Apollo 16 landing site

Landing site of Apollo 16’s lunar module Orion on 21 April 1972.

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

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Descartes Highlands, Moon

The Descartes Highlands is an area of lunar highlands located on the near side that served as the landing site of the American Apollo 16 mission in early 1972. The Descartes Highlands is located in the area surrounding Descartes crater, after which the feature received its name.

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

-8.9730, 15.5002

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Frequently asked questions

Apollo LM Ascent Stage Specs

The Apollo lunar module (LM) ascent stage contained the crew cabin with instrument panels and flight controls. It contained its own Ascent Propulsion System (APS) engine and two hypergolic propellant tanks for return to lunar orbit and rendezvous with the Apollo command and service module.

Length

2.832 m

Diameter

4.29 m

Launch Mass

5 t

Thrust

16 kN

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1969

Fastest Turnaround

4mo 1d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Jul 21, 1969

Wikipedia

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Founded

1958

Administrator

Administrator: Jared Isaacman

Total Launches

142

Successful

122

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Apollo 16 landing site

Descartes Highlands, Moon

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Apollo 16?

Who is launching Apollo 16?

Where is Apollo 16 launching from?

What orbit is Apollo 16 heading to?

Is the Apollo LM Ascent Stage reusable?

How many times has the Apollo LM Ascent Stage flown?

What is the Apollo 16 mission?