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| Specification | Long March 3B/E China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 77 | 612 |
| Success rate | 97.4% | 99.8% |
| Thrust | 5,924 kN | 7,607 kN |
| Height | 56.3 m | 70 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m | 3.65 m |
| Launch mass | 456 t | 549 t |
| LEO capacity | 12,000 kg | 22,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | 5,500 kg | 8,300 kg |
| Launch cost | $70M | $52M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 2 |