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| Specification | H3-24 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 100 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 99% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 12,142 kN | 2,962 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 63 m | 38.3 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 5.27 m | 3.35 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | — | 232 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 3,500 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 7,900 kg | 0 kg | — |
| Launch cost | $50M | $30M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 2 | 2 |