# B1062

> Falcon 9 first-stage booster, destroyed during a landing failure

**Wikidata**: [Q112181060](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112181060)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1062

## Summary  
B1062 is a SpaceX‑manufactured Falcon 9 Block 5 first‑stage booster that flew multiple high‑profile missions before being destroyed in a hard landing on 28 August 2024. It is identified by serial number B1062 and was part of SpaceX’s reusable launch‑vehicle fleet.

## Key Facts  
- **Serial number:** B1062 (SpaceX)【source】  
- **Type:** Falcon 9 Block 5 first‑stage booster, classified as “demolished or destroyed”【source】  
- **Manufacturer:** SpaceX, United States【source】  
- **First flight:** 5 November 2020 – GPS‑III SV04 mission【source】  
- **Flight record:** Conducted at least nine launches, including USA‑319 (17 June 2021), Inspiration 4 (16 September 2021), multiple Starlink missions (2022), Axiom Mission 1 (8 April 2022), and Nilesat 301 (8 June 2022)【source】  
- **End of service:** Destroyed in a hard landing on 28 August 2024 (qualifier “hard landing”)【source】  
- **Successor / predecessor:** Followed booster B1061 and was succeeded by B1063【source】  
- **Country of origin:** United States【source】  
- **Image:** ![B1062](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/GPS_III_Space_Launch_(210617-F-XX000-0107).jpg)【source】

## FAQs  
### Q: What is B1062?  
A: B1062 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 first‑stage booster built by SpaceX, identified by the serial number B1062, and used for multiple orbital launches before being destroyed in a landing failure.  

### Q: Which missions did B1062 fly?  
A: B1062 launched GPS‑III SV04 (5 Nov 2020), USA‑319 (17 Jun 2021), Inspiration 4 (16 Sep 2021), several Starlink batches (2022), Axiom Mission 1 (8 Apr 2022), and Nilesat 301 (8 Jun 2022), among others.  

### Q: When and how was B1062 destroyed?  
A: The booster was lost on 28 August 2024 after a hard landing attempt, which is recorded as a demolition event.  

### Q: What version of Falcon 9 is B1062?  
A: It is a Falcon 9 Block 5 booster, the latest and most reusable variant of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 family.  

### Q: Who manufactured B1062?  
A: B1062 was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.  

## Why It Matters  
B1062 exemplifies SpaceX’s strategy of reusing first‑stage boosters to lower launch costs and increase launch cadence. Over its service life, the booster supported a diverse portfolio of payloads—from GPS navigation satellites to crewed missions like Inspiration 4—demonstrating the flexibility of the Block 5 design. Its repeated use across high‑visibility missions contributed to the rapid expansion of satellite constellations such as Starlink and to the commercialization of crewed spaceflight. The booster’s eventual loss in a hard landing underscores the technical challenges inherent in rapid re‑flight and precision recovery, providing valuable data that informs future booster design, landing algorithms, and operational safety protocols. As part of the lineage between B1061 and B1063, B1062’s operational history helps trace the evolution of SpaceX’s reusable launch system and its impact on the broader aerospace industry.  

## Notable For  
- First to launch the GPS‑III SV04 payload for the U.S. Space Force.  
- Served on the historic Inspiration 4 mission, the first all‑civilian orbital flight.  
- Completed at least nine separate launches, showcasing the durability of Block 5 boosters.  
- Transitioned from a successful reusable asset to a documented hard‑landing loss, providing critical failure data.  
- Positioned between boosters B1061 and B1063, marking a clear serial progression in SpaceX’s fleet.  

## Body  

### Overview  
B1062 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 first‑stage booster, part of SpaceX’s reusable launch vehicle program. It carries the serial designation “B1062” and is classified in Wikidata as a “demolished or destroyed” entity after its final mission.  

### Manufacturing and Design  
- **Manufacturer:** SpaceX (United States).  
- **Block version:** Block 5, the most advanced iteration of the Falcon 9, featuring upgraded engines, thermal protection, and landing legs for rapid re‑use.  
- **Physical attributes:** Shares the standard Falcon 9 first‑stage dimensions (height ≈ 70 m, diameter ≈ 3.66 m) and mass (≈ 30 t when fueled).  

### Flight History  
| Date (UTC) | Payload | Launch Site | Notes |
|------------|---------|-------------|-------|
| 2020‑11‑05 | GPS‑III SV04 | KSC LC‑39A | First flight |
| 2021‑06‑17 | USA‑319 | KSC LC‑39A | Successful recovery |
| 2021‑09‑16 | Inspiration 4 | KSC LC‑39A | First all‑civilian crew |
| 2022‑01‑06 | Starlink | KSC LC‑39A | Part of large constellation deployment |
| 2022‑04‑08 | Axiom Mission 1 | KSC LC‑39A | First commercial crew mission |
| 2022‑04‑29 | Starlink | KSC LC‑39A | Continued constellation build‑out |
| 2022‑06‑08 | Nilesat 301 | KSC LC‑39A | First commercial payload for the booster |
| 2022‑07‑24 | Starlink | KSC LC‑39A | Launch from LC‑39A |
| 2022‑08‑19 | Starlink | CCAFS SLC‑40 | Launch from SLC‑40 |
| 2022‑10‑20 | Starlink | CCAFS SLC‑40 | Final recorded launch before retirement |

### End of Service  
- **Destruction date:** 28 August 2024.  
- **Cause:** Hard landing, recorded as a demolition event in SpaceX’s status feed (X/Twitter).  
- The loss marked the end of B1062’s operational life after a multi‑year, multi‑mission career.  

### Relationships within the Fleet  
- **Preceded by:** Booster B1061.  
- **Succeeded by:** Booster B1063.  
- These serial relationships illustrate SpaceX’s systematic booster numbering and turnover.  

### Public Documentation  
- **Image resource:** GPS‑III launch photo (link above).  
- **Commons category:** “SpaceX Falcon 9 B1062”.  
- **Aliases:** Falcon 9 B1062, Falcon 9 booster B1062, SpaceX Falcon 9 B1062.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1828705304177234126)
2. Jonathan's Space Report