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| Specification | Long March 8A China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 9 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 4,800 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 50.5 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.35 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 371 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 9,800 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 3,500 kg | — |
| Launch cost | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 2 |