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| Specification | Thor Delta D McDonnell Douglas × remove | Kosmos 11K63 Strategic Rocket Forces × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 2 | 126 | 135 |
| Success rate | 100% | 93.7% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 1,571 kN | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 32 m | 31 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m | 1.6 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 63 t | 48 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 450 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 104 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | $12.72M | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 2 | 2 |