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| Specification | ASLV Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Long March 3B/E China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 4 | 77 | 135 |
| Success rate | 50% | 97.4% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 910 kN | 5,924 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 23.5 m | 56.3 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 1 m | 3.35 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 41 t | 456 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 150 kg | 12,000 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | 5,500 kg | — |
| Launch cost | — | $70M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 5 | 3 | 2 |