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| Specification | Ariane 3 Aérospatiale × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 11 | 91 | 135 |
| Success rate | 90.9% | 95.6% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 5,100 kN | 162 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 49.13 m | 18 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m | 1.2 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 234 t | 13 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 2,700 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $6M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 3 | 2 |