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| Specification | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Kosmos 11K63 Strategic Rocket Forces × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 135 | 126 | 611 |
| Success rate | 98.5% | 93.7% | 99.8% |
| Thrust | 28,200 kN | — | 7,607 kN |
| Height | 56.1 m | 31 m | 70 m |
| Diameter | 8 m | 1.6 m | 3.65 m |
| Launch mass | 2,030 t | 48 t | 549 t |
| LEO capacity | 27,500 kg | 300 kg | 22,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | 8,300 kg |
| Launch cost | $450M | — | $52M |
| Reusable | Yes | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 2 | 2 |