# B1032

> expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster

**Wikidata**: [Q48330320](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48330320)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1032

## Summary
B1032 was an expended first-stage booster of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust launch vehicle, manufactured by SpaceX in the United States. It was decommissioned after its final mission, SES-16/GovSat-1, on January 31, 2018. The booster was preceded by B1031 and succeeded by B1033, which was later converted into a Falcon Heavy core booster.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Falcon 9 booster, Falcon 9 Full Thrust, and a former entity.
- **Manufacturer**: SpaceX.
- **Serial number**: B1032 (assigned by SpaceX).
- **Country of origin**: United States.
- **Significant events**:
  - Launched USA-276 on May 1, 2017.
  - Launched SES-16/GovSat-1 on January 31, 2018.
- **Preceded by**: B1031 (a retired Falcon 9 booster).
- **Followed by**: B1033 (a Falcon 9 booster later converted to a Falcon Heavy core, destroyed during landing).
- **Aliases**: Falcon 9 B1032, Falcon 9 booster B1032, SpaceX Falcon 9 B1032.
- **Image**: Available on Wikimedia Commons (cropped NROL-76 mission photo).
- **Commons category**: SpaceX Falcon 9 B1032.
- **Wikipedia languages**: Available in Czech (cs) and Commons.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11hbvt5gjt.
- **Decommissioned date**: January 31, 2018 (expended).

## FAQs
**What type of rocket booster was B1032?**
B1032 was a first-stage booster of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust launch vehicle, designed for orbital missions.

**Where was B1032 manufactured?**
B1032 was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.

**What missions did B1032 complete?**
B1032 launched two missions: USA-276 on May 1, 2017, and SES-16/GovSat-1 on January 31, 2018.

**What happened to B1032 after its final mission?**
B1032 was decommissioned after its final mission, SES-16/GovSat-1, on January 31, 2018.

**What other Falcon 9 boosters are related to B1032?**
B1032 was preceded by B1031 and succeeded by B1033, which was later converted into a Falcon Heavy core booster.

## Why It Matters
B1032 played a crucial role in SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, demonstrating the company's ability to launch and recover first-stage boosters for multiple missions. Its decommissioning marked the end of its operational life, contributing to SpaceX's broader efforts in advancing spaceflight capabilities. The booster's missions, including the classified USA-276 and the commercial SES-16/GovSat-1, highlighted its versatility in supporting both government and commercial payloads.

## Notable For
- **First mission**: USA-276, a classified payload launched on May 1, 2017.
- **Final mission**: SES-16/GovSat-1, a commercial communications satellite launched on January 31, 2018.
- **Preceded and succeeded**: B1031 and B1033, respectively, with B1033 later repurposed for the Falcon Heavy program.
- **Decommissioning**: Officially marked as expended on January 31, 2018, ending its operational service.

## Body
### Overview
B1032 was a first-stage booster of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust launch vehicle, identified by the serial number B1032. It was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States and played a key role in SpaceX's reusable rocket technology. The booster was decommissioned after its final mission, SES-16/GovSat-1, on January 31, 2018.

### Mission History
B1032 completed two missions:
- **USA-276**: A classified payload launched on May 1, 2017.
- **SES-16/GovSat-1**: A commercial communications satellite launched on January 31, 2018.

### Related Boosters
- **Predecessor**: B1031, another retired Falcon 9 booster.
- **Successor**: B1033, which was later converted into a core booster for the Falcon Heavy rocket and destroyed during a landing attempt.

### Decommissioning
B1032 was officially marked as expended on January 31, 2018, following its final mission. This marked the end of its operational service, contributing to SpaceX's broader efforts in advancing reusable rocket technology.

### Media and Documentation
- **Image**: A cropped photo from the NROL-76 mission is available on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Commons category**: SpaceX Falcon 9 B1032.
- **Wikipedia availability**: The booster has entries in Czech and Commons.

### Identification and Aliases
B1032 is also known as:
- Falcon 9 B1032
- Falcon 9 booster B1032
- SpaceX Falcon 9 B1032

### External References
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11hbvt5gjt.