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| Specification | Thor DSV-2U McDonnell Douglas × remove | Kosmos 11K63 Strategic Rocket Forces × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 5 | 126 | 135 |
| Success rate | 80% | 93.7% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 750 kN | — | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 23 m | 31 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m | 1.6 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 49 t | 48 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 500 kg | 300 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 1 | 2 | 2 |