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| Specification | Ares I-X National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 91 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 95.6% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 12,000 kN | 162 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 99.7 m | 18 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.71 m | 1.2 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 816 t | 13 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $6M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 1 | 3 | 2 |