Luna-16

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:challenges data transmission
sample collection
landing precision
return capsule recovery
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Soviet_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:crew uncrewed
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired public interest in space exploration
symbol of Soviet space achievements
influenced science fiction narratives
celebrated in documentaries
part of the space race narrative
gptkbp:data_transmission gptkb:Telehealth_Services
gptkbp:date 1970-09-24
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Luna-20
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Luna_program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Luna-16
gptkbp:impact enhanced understanding of lunar geology
contributed to lunar research
informed future lunar exploration strategies
provided samples for analysis
gptkbp:international_recognition first successful robotic sample return from the Moon
gptkbp:landing_distance soft landing
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Moon
12.5° S 58.5° E
gptkbp:launch_date 1970-09-12
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Proton-K_rocket
gptkb:Soyuz_7_K-L1
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:legacy influenced future lunar missions
gptkbp:mass 101 grams
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Moscow
$25 million
successful sample return
gptkbp:mission_duration 8 days
12 days
gptkbp:mission_type lunar sample return
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbit_type lunar orbit
Luna-16 orbiter
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Luna-15
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:recovery_method gptkb:Siberia
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Luna-16_return_capsule
gptkbp:sampled_in gptkb:1
geological study
lunar soil
petrographic analysis
return capsule
isotopic analysis
mineralogical study
gptkbp:scientific_goals collect lunar soil samples
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:camera
gptkb:spectrometer
gptkb:Sergeant
gptkb:magnetometer
gptkbp:significance demonstrated lunar exploration capabilities
gptkbp:storage Lunar sample laboratory
gptkbp:success gptkb:true
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Luna-20
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Luna-30
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5