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| Specification | SSLV Indian Space Research Organization × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 3 | 100 | 91 | 135 |
| Success rate | 66.7% | 99% | 95.6% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | — | 2,962 kN | 162 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 34 m | 38.3 m | 18 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2 m | 3.35 m | 1.2 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 120 t | 232 t | 13 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 500 kg | 3,500 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | 0 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $30M | $6M | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |