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| Specification | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Long March 3B/E China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 135 | 77 |
| Success rate | 98.5% | 97.4% |
| Thrust | 28,200 kN | 5,924 kN |
| Height | 56.1 m | 56.3 m |
| Diameter | 8 m | 3.35 m |
| Launch mass | 2,030 t | 456 t |
| LEO capacity | 27,500 kg | 12,000 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | 5,500 kg |
| Launch cost | $450M | $70M |
| Reusable | Yes | No |
| Stages | 2 | 3 |