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| Specification | Vega-C Avio S.p.A × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 7 | 135 | 612 |
| Success rate | 85.7% | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Thrust | 2,974 kN | 28,200 kN | 7,607 kN |
| Height | 34.8 m | 56.1 m | 70 m |
| Diameter | 3 m | 8 m | 3.65 m |
| Launch mass | 210 t | 2,030 t | 549 t |
| LEO capacity | 3,300 kg | 27,500 kg | 22,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | 8,300 kg |
| Launch cost | $48M | $450M | $52M |
| Reusable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Stages | 4 | 2 | 2 |