# B1044

> expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster

**Wikidata**: [Q97313028](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97313028)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1044

## Summary
B1044 is an expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster manufactured by SpaceX. It was used for the Hispasat 30W-6 mission on March 6, 2018, and was expended during this launch, meaning it was not recovered after separation from the second stage.

## Key Facts
- B1044 is an expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster from SpaceX
- It belongs to the Falcon 9 Block 4 version of the rocket
- Its serial number is B1044, qualified under manufacturer SpaceX
- It was used for the Hispasat 30W-6 mission launched on March 6, 2018
- B1044 followed booster B1043 and was followed by B1045 in the sequence
- It originated from the United States
- The booster was expended (not recovered) after its launch
- It has 2 sitelinks across Wikipedia projects

## FAQs
### Q: What was B1044's primary mission?
A: B1044 was used for the Hispasat 30W-6 mission, a communications satellite launch that occurred on March 6, 2018.

### Q: What does "expended" mean for a rocket booster?
A: "Expended" means the booster was not recovered after separating from the second stage, essentially being used up in a single mission rather than being refurbished for reuse.

### Q: How does B1044 compare to other Falcon 9 boosters?
A: B1044 is part of the Falcon 9 Block 4 version and follows B1043 while preceding B1045 in the booster sequence. Like other expended boosters, it was designed for a single use rather than the reuse capabilities of newer Falcon 9 variants.

### Q: When was B1044 manufactured?
A: B1044 was manufactured by SpaceX as part of their Falcon 9 Block 4 production series, though the exact manufacturing date isn't specified in the available information.

## Why It Matters
B1044 represents a transitional moment in SpaceX's rocket development, specifically from Block 4 to more advanced versions. While it was expended rather than recovered, it contributed to SpaceX's growing experience with Falcon 9 operations and helped refine the rocket's design. The Hispasat 30W-6 mission it supported was significant for European satellite communications, highlighting how these expendable boosters still served important commercial needs. B1044's existence in the sequence between B1043 and B1045 demonstrates the systematic nature of SpaceX's booster production and testing phases, showing the company's evolving approach to rocket manufacturing and deployment.

## Notable For
- Being part of the Falcon 9 Block 4 generation, a major version of SpaceX's workhorse rocket
- Its expendable nature, marking it as a single-use booster rather than a reusable one
- Its role in the Hispasat 30W-6 communications satellite mission
- Its position in the sequential numbering between boosters B1043 and B1045
- Representing SpaceX's production approach during a specific development phase of the Falcon 9

## Body
### Identification and Classification
B1044 is specifically classified as an expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster, part of the Falcon 9 Block 4 version. It belongs to the broader category of Falcon 9 boosters manufactured by SpaceX, originating from the United States.

### Mission Details
The booster was utilized for the Hispasat 30W-6 mission, launched on March 6, 2018. This mission involved deploying a communications satellite for the Spanish operator Hispasat. The booster was expended during this launch, meaning it was not recovered after separating from the second stage.

### Production Sequence
In SpaceX's booster numbering system, B1044 follows B1043 and is followed by B1045, indicating its position in the production and deployment sequence. This sequential numbering helps track each booster's lifecycle and usage history.

### Current Status
B1044 has been classified as a "former entity" with its dissolution/abolition date recorded as March 6, 2018, the date of its expenditure during the Hispasat 30W-6 mission.

## Schema Markup
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  "name": "B1044",
  "description": "Expended Falcon 9 first-stage booster manufactured by SpaceX",
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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report