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| Specification | SM-65D Atlas Convair × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Vostok 8A92M RKK Energiya × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 9 | 135 | 93 |
| Success rate | 66.7% | 98.5% | 98.9% |
| Thrust | 1,880 kN | 28,200 kN | 3,996 kN |
| Height | 25.15 m | 56.1 m | 30.84 m |
| Diameter | 3 m | 8 m | 2.99 m |
| Launch mass | 119 t | 2,030 t | 282 t |
| LEO capacity | 1,400 kg | 27,500 kg | 3,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $450M | — |
| Reusable | No | Yes | No |
| Stages | 1 | 2 | 2 |