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| Specification | H-I Mitsubishi Heavy Industries × remove | Soyuz U Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) × remove | Voskhod Soviet Space Program × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 9 | 714 | 299 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 97.2% | 95.7% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | — | — | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 42 m | 51.1 m | — | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m | 2.95 m | — | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 142 t | 313 t | — | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 3,200 kg | 6,900 kg | — | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 1,100 kg | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 3 | — | 2 |