# B1058

> Falcon 9 first-stage booster, destroyed in recovery incident

**Wikidata**: [Q112174919](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112174919)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9_B1058)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1058

## Summary
B1058 is a Falcon 9 first-stage booster manufactured by SpaceX that was destroyed during a recovery incident after completing 10 launches between 2020 and 2022. It was part of the Falcon 9 Block 5 variant and participated in notable missions including the Crew Dragon Demo-2 and multiple Starlink deployments.

## Key Facts
- B1058 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 first-stage booster manufactured by SpaceX
- The booster completed 10 launches between May 2020 and January 2022
- It followed B1057 in the SpaceX booster serial sequence and was followed by B1059
- B1058 was destroyed during a recovery attempt after its final mission
- The booster carried notable payloads including Crew Dragon Demo-2, ANASIS-II, and multiple Starlink satellites
- It had entries in 4 Wikipedia language editions (English, Czech, Thai, and Commons)
- Country of origin: United States
- Serial number: B1058 (designated by SpaceX)

## FAQs
### Q: What happened to B1058?
A: B1058 was destroyed during a recovery incident after completing its 10th and final launch (Transporter-3 mission) on January 13, 2022. The booster was lost during the recovery attempt, marking the end of its operational life.

### Q: How many launches did B1058 complete?
A: B1058 completed a total of 10 launches between May 30, 2020, and January 13, 2022, demonstrating SpaceX's rapid reusability capabilities with one of their most frequently used boosters.

### Q: What was notable about B1058's missions?
A: B1058 carried significant payloads including Crew Dragon Demo-2 (NASA's first crewed SpaceX flight), ANASIS-II (South Korean military satellite), and multiple Starlink missions, as well as SpaceX's first dedicated rideshare mission (Transporter-1).

### Q: When was B1058 operational?
A: B1058 was operational from its first launch on May 30, 2020, until its final launch on January 13, 2022, serving approximately 20 months in SpaceX's active booster fleet.

## Why It Matters
B1058 represents a significant chapter in SpaceX's development of reusable rocket technology. As one of the most frequently used Falcon 9 boosters, it demonstrated the feasibility of multi-flight reusability that has fundamentally changed space economics. Its participation in Crew Dragon Demo-2 marked a milestone in commercial crewed spaceflight, while its consistent performance across diverse missions validated the reliability of Falcon 9 Block 5. The loss of B1058 during recovery also provided valuable engineering insights that contributed to improvements in landing procedures and booster recovery systems, further advancing SpaceX's reusability capabilities.

## Notable For
- Part of Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission (first crewed SpaceX flight to the ISS on May 30, 2020)
- Carried ANASIS-II, the first South Korean military satellite to geostationary orbit on July 20, 2020
- Participated in SpaceX's first dedicated rideshare mission (Transporter-1) on January 24, 2021
- Completed multiple Starlink launches, contributing to SpaceX's satellite constellation deployment
- Was one of the most frequently reused Falcon 9 boosters, completing 10 launches before being destroyed

## Body
### Operational History
B1058 was manufactured by SpaceX as part of the Falcon 9 Block 5 variant. The booster entered service with its first launch on May 30, 2020, carrying NASA's Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission, which marked the first crewed orbital launch from U.S. soil since 2011. Following this milestone, the booster continued active service with 9 additional launches through January 2022, accumulating a total of 10 missions.

### Missions and Payloads
- May 30, 2020: Crew Dragon Demo-2 (NASA) - First crewed SpaceX flight
- July 20, 2020: ANASIS-II (South Korean military satellite)
- October 6, 2020: Starlink satellite deployment
- December 6, 2020: SpaceX CRS-21 (International Space Station resupply)
- January 24, 2021: Transporter-1 (first SpaceX dedicated rideshare mission)
- March 11, 2021: Starlink satellite deployment
- April 7, 2021: Starlink satellite deployment
- May 15, 2021: Starlink satellite deployment
- November 13, 2021: Starlink satellite deployment
- January 13, 2022: Transporter-3 (third dedicated rideshare mission)

### Technical Specifications
- Class: Falcon 9 Block 5
- Manufacturer: SpaceX
- Serial number: B1058
- Country of origin: United States
- Status: Destroyed during recovery incident

### End of Service
B1058 was destroyed during a recovery attempt following its final mission (Transporter-3) on January 13, 2022. The incident occurred during the booster's return journey, ending its operational life as one of SpaceX's most frequently used first-stage boosters. Despite its loss, the booster had successfully completed 10 launches, demonstrating the durability and reusability capabilities of the Falcon 9 Block 5 design.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-122623a-spacex-falcon-9-first-stage-1058-lost-recovery.html)