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| Specification | Nova Stoke Space × remove | Voskhod Soviet Space Program × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 0 | 299 | 100 | 135 |
| Success rate | — | 95.7% | 99% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 3,110 kN | — | 2,962 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 40.2 m | — | 38.3 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 4.2 m | — | 3.35 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 227 t | — | 232 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 3,000 kg | — | 3,500 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 2,500 kg | — | 0 kg | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | $30M | $450M |
| Reusable | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |