# B1084

> expended Falcon Heavy core booster

**Wikidata**: [Q122602134](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122602134)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/b1084

## Summary
B1084 was an expended core booster from SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, used in the OTV-7 mission on December 29, 2023. It was part of the Falcon 9 Block 5 series and preceded by B1083 and succeeded by B1085.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Expended Falcon Heavy core booster (Falcon 9 Block 5)
- **Manufacturer**: SpaceX
- **Serial number**: B1084 (assigned by SpaceX)
- **Country of origin**: United States
- **Significant event**: Launched on December 29, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A as part of the OTV-7 mission
- **Status**: Expended (demolished or destroyed)
- **Preceded by**: B1083
- **Succeeded by**: B1085
- **Aliases**: Falcon 9 B1084, Falcon 9 booster B1084, SpaceX Falcon 9 B1084

## FAQs
### Q: What was B1084 used for?
A: B1084 was an expended core booster from SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, used in the OTV-7 mission on December 29, 2023.

### Q: Who manufactured B1084?
A: B1084 was manufactured by SpaceX, a private aerospace company based in the United States.

### Q: What was the status of B1084 after its mission?
A: B1084 was expended, meaning it was demolished or destroyed after its use in the OTV-7 mission.

### Q: What were the boosters before and after B1084?
A: B1084 was preceded by B1083 and succeeded by B1085, both of which were Falcon 9 first-stage boosters.

### Q: Where was B1084 launched from?
A: B1084 was launched from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A on December 29, 2023.

## Why It Matters
B1084 played a critical role in the OTV-7 mission, demonstrating SpaceX's capability to reuse and repurpose rocket components for high-profile missions. As part of the Falcon Heavy rocket, it contributed to the advancement of heavy-lift launch vehicles, enabling more ambitious space exploration and satellite deployment. Its successful deployment underscores SpaceX's commitment to reusability and cost-efficient space access. The booster's role in the OTV-7 mission also highlights SpaceX's growing influence in government and commercial space contracts, particularly in classified and high-stakes missions.

## Notable For
- **Expended core booster**: B1084 was deliberately demolished or destroyed after its mission, marking the end of its operational life.
- **Falcon Heavy participation**: It was one of the core boosters in SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, showcasing its role in heavy-lift capabilities.
- **OTV-7 mission**: B1084 was used in the classified OTV-7 mission, demonstrating SpaceX's ability to support sensitive government projects.
- **SpaceX's reusability**: Like other Falcon 9 boosters, B1084 was part of SpaceX's efforts to reduce launch costs through reusability.
- **Kennedy Space Center launch**: It was launched from Launch Complex 39A, a historic site for NASA missions, now repurposed for SpaceX launches.

## Body
### Overview
B1084 was a core booster from SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, part of the Falcon 9 Block 5 series. It was used in the OTV-7 mission on December 29, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. The booster was expended, meaning it was demolished or destroyed after its mission.

### Mission Details
- **Launch date**: December 29, 2023
- **Launch site**: Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
- **Mission**: OTV-7 (classified mission)
- **Rocket type**: Falcon Heavy (with B1084 as a core booster)

### Technical Specifications
- **Manufacturer**: SpaceX
- **Serial number**: B1084 (assigned by SpaceX)
- **Country of origin**: United States
- **Status**: Expended (demolished or destroyed)

### Preceding and Succeeding Boosters
- **Preceded by**: B1083 (Falcon 9 first-stage booster)
- **Succeeded by**: B1085 (Falcon 9 first-stage booster)

### Aliases and Identifiers
- **Aliases**: Falcon 9 B1084, Falcon 9 booster B1084, SpaceX Falcon 9 B1084

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