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| Specification | Atlas V 551 United Launch Alliance × remove | Soyuz U Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 23 | 714 | 100 |
| Success rate | 100% | 97.2% | 99% |
| Thrust | 12,269 kN | — | 2,962 kN |
| Height | 59.7 m | 51.1 m | 38.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m | 2.95 m | 3.35 m |
| Launch mass | 573 t | 313 t | 232 t |
| LEO capacity | 18,850 kg | 6,900 kg | 3,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 8,890 kg | — | 0 kg |
| Launch cost | $153M | — | $30M |
| Reusable | No | No | No |
| Stages | 2 | 3 | 2 |