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| Specification | Atlas LV-3 Agena B United States Air Force × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 29 | 135 |
| Success rate | 72.4% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 363 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 20.27 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.05 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 130 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — |
| Launch cost | $14.21M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | — | 2 |