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| Specification | Soyuz 2.1b Fregat-M Progress Rocket Space Center × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 35 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 4,150 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 46.3 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 10.3 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 313 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 8,200 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 3,250 kg | — |
| Launch cost | $48.5M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 2 |