# B1024

> destroyed Falcon 9 first-stage booster

**Wikidata**: [Q109567240](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109567240)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1024

## Summary
B1024 was a Falcon 9 Full Thrust first-stage booster manufactured by SpaceX in the United States. It was destroyed on June 15, 2016, following a hard landing after successfully launching the ABS-2A and Eutelsat 117 West B satellites.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Falcon 9 Full Thrust booster (former entity).
- **Manufacturer:** SpaceX.
- **Country of Origin:** United States.
- **Serial Number:** B1024.
- **Mission:** Launched Falcon 9 Flight 26 on June 15, 2016.
- **Payload:** ABS-2A and Eutelsat 117 West B satellites.
- **Launch Site:** Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.
- **Fate:** Destroyed on June 15, 2016, due to a hard landing.
- **Sequence:** Preceded by booster B1023 and followed by booster B1025.

## FAQs
### Q: What was B1024?
A: B1024 was a first-stage booster for the SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket. It is classified as a "former entity" because it was destroyed during operational use.

### Q: How was B1024 destroyed?
A: The booster was destroyed on June 15, 2016, due to a "hard landing" event that occurred shortly after its launch mission.

### Q: What mission did B1024 support?
A: B1024 was used for Falcon 9 Flight 26, which successfully deployed the ABS-2A and Eutelsat 117 West B communications satellites into orbit.

## Why It Matters
B1024 represents a specific phase in the development of SpaceX's reusable rocket technology. As a unit of the Falcon 9 Full Thrust version—the third major iteration of the launch vehicle—it served a critical role in the company's attempt to establish reliable booster recovery. While the primary mission objective was successful (deploying the ABS-2A and Eutelsat 117 West B payloads), the loss of B1024 during landing highlights the engineering challenges inherent in early reusable rocketry. Its destruction due to "hard landing" provided essential data for SpaceX regarding landing stability and booster durability. B1024 sits historically between B1023 and B1025, both of which were later converted for use in the Falcon Heavy program, distinguishing B1024 as one of the earlier iterations that did not survive to see reuse or conversion.

## Notable For
- Being a Falcon 9 Full Thrust first-stage booster.
- Launching the dual-manifest mission known as Falcon 9 Flight 26.
- Sustaining a "hard landing" that resulted in its destruction on June 15, 2016.
- Preceding booster B1025 and following booster B1023 in the SpaceX production sequence.
- Being identified as a "former entity" in structured databases following its dissolution.

## Body
### Technical Specifications and Classification
B1024 was an orbital class rocket booster manufactured by SpaceX in the United States. It belonged to the "Falcon 9 Full Thrust" class, which constitutes the third major version of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. As a first-stage booster, its primary role was to provide the initial thrust required to escape Earth's gravity.

### Mission History
The booster's significant event took place on June 15, 2016. Launched from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40, B1024 facilitated the deployment of two commercial satellites: ABS-2A and Eutelsat 117 West B. This specific mission is identified as Falcon 9 Flight 26.

### Dissolution and Fate
Unlike some of its contemporaries which were retired or converted, B1024 was demolished or destroyed on the same date as its launch. The specific cause of dissolution was recorded as a "hard landing." While the launch successfully delivered its payloads, the booster itself did not survive the recovery attempt.

### Chronological Context
In the sequence of SpaceX booster production, B1024 was preceded by B1023 and succeeded by B1025. Both B1023 and B1025 were eventually converted to serve as side boosters for the Falcon Heavy rocket, whereas B1024 remains listed as a destroyed former entity.

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## References

1. [Source](https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/06/15/spacex-successfully-fires-satellites-into-orbit-but-loses-booster-on-landing/)
2. Jonathan's Space Report