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| Specification | Angara 1.2pp Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 1,920 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 40.4 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.9 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 172 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — |
| Launch cost | $31M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 2 |