table3.130

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PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 1969-1978

Table 3-130. Apollo 16 Subsatellite Characteristics

Date of launch (range):

Apr. 16, 1972

Date of ejection:

Apr. 24, 1972

Launch vehicle:

Saturn V

Shape:

hexagonal

Weight (kg):

42

Dimensions (m):

0.77, length

0.36, diameter

Power source:

solar cells plus AgCd battery

Prime contractor:

TRW

Date of reentry:

N/A Impacted moon May 29, 1972

Responsible

NASA center: JSC

Project manager:

-

Project scientist:

-

Objectives:

Same as for Apollo 15 Subsatellite

Experiments (responsible organization):

same as for Apollo 15 Subsatellite

Results:

Crashed into the lunar surface after 425 revolutions on May 29,1972. The satellite was ejected into an orbit closer to the moon than planned because of problems with Apollo 16's command module engine.

Reference: NASA Hq. Release 72-64K, "Apollo 16 Press Kit," Apr. 6, 1972; and NASA Hq. Release, "Apollo 16 Subsatellite," Jan. 23, 1972.

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Date of launch (range):	Apr. 16, 1972
Date of ejection:	Apr. 24, 1972
Launch vehicle:	Saturn V
Shape:	hexagonal
Weight (kg):	42
Dimensions (m):	0.77, length
Dimensions (m):	0.36, diameter
Power source:	solar cells plus AgCd battery
Prime contractor:	TRW
Date of reentry:	N/A Impacted moon May 29, 1972
Responsible	NASA center: JSC
Project manager:	-
Project scientist:	-
Objectives:	Same as for Apollo 15 Subsatellite
Experiments (responsible organization):	same as for Apollo 15 Subsatellite
Results:	Crashed into the lunar surface after 425 revolutions on May 29,1972. The satellite was ejected into an orbit closer to the moon than planned because of problems with Apollo 16's command module engine.