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| Specification | Long March 2A China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Molniya-M 2BL Russian Space Forces × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 4 | 272 | 135 |
| Success rate | 75% | 95.2% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 2,786 kN | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 31.17 m | — | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m | — | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 190 t | — | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 1,800 kg | — | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | — | 2 |