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.
Launch Site Statistics 2026
- Total launches: 1
- Coordinates: -8.9730°, 15.5002°
Recent Missions
- Apollo LM | Apollo 16 — 4/24/1972 (Apollo LM)
Upcoming Missions
No launches currently scheduled from this site.