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| Specification | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Molniya-M 2BL Russian Space Forces × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 135 | 100 | 272 |
| Success rate | 98.5% | 99% | 95.2% |
| Thrust | 28,200 kN | 2,962 kN | — |
| Height | 56.1 m | 38.3 m | — |
| Diameter | 8 m | 3.35 m | — |
| Launch mass | 2,030 t | 232 t | — |
| LEO capacity | 27,500 kg | 3,500 kg | — |
| GTO capacity | — | 0 kg | — |
| Launch cost | $450M | $30M | — |
| Reusable | Yes | No | No |
| Stages | 2 | 2 | — |