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| Specification | N1 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) × remove | Soyuz U Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) × remove | Kosmos 11K63 Strategic Rocket Forces × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 4 | 714 | 126 | 135 |
| Success rate | 0% | 97.2% | 93.7% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 45,400 kN | — | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 105 m | 51.1 m | 31 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 17 m | 2.95 m | 1.6 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 2,750 t | 313 t | 48 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 95,000 kg | 6,900 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |