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| Specification | Falcon 9 v1.1 SpaceX × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 15 | 135 |
| Success rate | 93.3% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 5,883 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 68.4 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.65 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 506 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 13,150 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 4,850 kg | — |
| Launch cost | $61.2M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 2 |