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| Specification | Ariane 44L Aérospatiale × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Vostok 8A92M RKK Energiya × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 40 | 135 | 93 |
| Success rate | 97.5% | 98.5% | 98.9% |
| Thrust | 5,395 kN | 28,200 kN | 3,996 kN |
| Height | 58.7 m | 56.1 m | 30.84 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m | 8 m | 2.99 m |
| Launch mass | 484 t | 2,030 t | 282 t |
| LEO capacity | 10,200 kg | 27,500 kg | 3,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | 4,950 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $450M | — |
| Reusable | No | Yes | No |
| Stages | 2 | 2 | 2 |