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| Specification | Falcon 9 v1.0 SpaceX × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 5 | 91 | 135 |
| Success rate | 80% | 95.6% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 3,807 kN | 162 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 47.8 m | 18 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.65 m | 1.2 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 318 t | 13 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 9,300 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 3,400 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | $59M | $6M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 3 | 2 |