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| Specification | Thor Able I McDonnell Douglas × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 3 | 91 | 611 |
| Success rate | 33.3% | 95.6% | 99.8% |
| Thrust | 667 kN | 162 kN | 7,607 kN |
| Height | 30 m | 18 m | 70 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m | 1.2 m | 3.65 m |
| Launch mass | 51 t | 13 t | 549 t |
| LEO capacity | 120 kg | 300 kg | 22,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | 8,300 kg |
| Launch cost | $8.9M | $6M | $52M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 3 | 2 |