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| Specification | PSLV Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 12 | 91 | 135 | 100 |
| Success rate | 83.3% | 95.6% | 98.5% | 99% |
| Thrust | 4,847 kN | 162 kN | 28,200 kN | 2,962 kN |
| Height | 44 m | 18 m | 56.1 m | 38.3 m |
| Diameter | 2.8 m | 1.2 m | 8 m | 3.35 m |
| Launch mass | 295 t | 13 t | 2,030 t | 232 t |
| LEO capacity | 3,800 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 1,200 kg | — | — | 0 kg |
| Launch cost | $21M | $6M | $450M | $30M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes | No |
| Stages | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |