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| Specification | PSLV Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Soyuz U Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 12 | 714 | 135 |
| Success rate | 83.3% | 97.2% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 4,847 kN | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 44 m | 51.1 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.8 m | 2.95 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 295 t | 313 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 3,800 kg | 6,900 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 1,200 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | $21M | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 3 | 2 |