Apollo Program
Apollo 16
Vehicle: Saturn V | Launch Site: Pacific Ocean
Mission Overview
The Apollo 16 mission was a critical part of NASA's lunar exploration push. Explored the lunar highlands region of Descartes, conducting astronomical observations. The engineering advances made in guidance systems, thermal protection, computing, and structural engineering defined a generation of technology. The data returning from this mission shaped planetary geology, astronomy, and solar physics, cementing its position in human technological history.
Flight Crew & Officers
Multimedia Gallery
Official NASA historical record photography for Apollo 16.