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| Specification | Energiya/Buran Energia × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Vostok 8A92M RKK Energiya × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 91 | 93 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 95.6% | 98.9% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 35,301 kN | 162 kN | 3,996 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 97 m | 18 m | 30.84 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 17.65 m | 1.2 m | 2.99 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 2,629 t | 13 t | 282 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 90,400 kg | 300 kg | 3,800 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $6M | — | $450M |
| Reusable | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |