MISSION OVERVIEW
Venus radar orbiter
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Proton-K/D-1
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Venera-16
MISSION TYPE
Robotic Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Venus Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
200/40
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6c6282f4-f54a-4f88-8dea-4c0a51f102d5
Reported date: Jun 7, 1983 at 02:32 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center
VARIANT
D-1
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
11
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
The Proton-K was a Russian, previously Soviet, carrier rocket derived from the earlier Proton. It was built by Khrunichev, and launched from sites 81 and 200 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 launch?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 1983 at 2:32 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Venera-16?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 mission uses the Proton-K/D-1 rocket, manufactured by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center. The Proton-K/D-1 has flown 12 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 200/40 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Venera-16 going to?
The Venera-16 mission is targeting Venus Orbit.
Who is launching Venera-16?
The Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Proton-K/D-1 | Venera-16 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 7, 1983 at 02:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 21 second ago
Launch ID: 6c6282f4-f54a-4f88-8dea-4c0a51f102d5
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 46.03, 63.03
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