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| Specification | PSLV XL Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 27 | 611 | 135 |
| Success rate | 92.6% | 99.8% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | — | 7,607 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 44 m | 70 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.8 m | 3.65 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 320 t | 549 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 22,800 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | 8,300 kg | — |
| Launch cost | — | $52M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 2 | 2 |