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| Specification | Angara A5/Briz-M Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Tsiklon-3 Yuzhnoye Design Bureau × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 3 | 135 | 122 |
| Success rate | 100% | 98.5% | 94.3% |
| Thrust | 9,600 kN | 28,200 kN | 2,713 kN |
| Height | 55.4 m | 56.1 m | 39.27 m |
| Diameter | 8.86 m | 8 m | 3 m |
| Launch mass | 773 t | 2,030 t | 189 t |
| LEO capacity | 24,500 kg | 27,500 kg | 4,100 kg |
| GTO capacity | 5,400 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | $31M | $450M | $15M |
| Reusable | No | Yes | No |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 3 |