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| Specification | Minotaur I Orbital Sciences Corporation × remove | Molniya-M 2BL Russian Space Forces × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 12 | 272 | 100 |
| Success rate | 100% | 95.2% | 99% |
| Thrust | 935 kN | — | 2,962 kN |
| Height | 19.21 m | — | 38.3 m |
| Diameter | 1.67 m | — | 3.35 m |
| Launch mass | 36 t | — | 232 t |
| LEO capacity | 580 kg | — | 3,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | 0 kg |
| Launch cost | — | — | $30M |
| Reusable | No | No | No |
| Stages | 5 | — | 2 |