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| Specification | GSLV Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Kosmos 11K63 Strategic Rocket Forces × remove | Tsiklon-2 Yuzhnoye Design Bureau × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 6 | 126 | 105 | 135 |
| Success rate | 33.3% | 93.7% | 98.1% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 4,860 kN | — | 2,366 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 49.13 m | 31 m | 39.7 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.8 m | 1.6 m | 3 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 414 t | 48 t | 182 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 5,000 kg | 300 kg | 2,820 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 2,500 kg | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | $47M | — | $12M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |