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| Specification | VLS-1 Department of Aerospace Science and Technology × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Falcon 9 Block 5 SpaceX × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 2 | 135 | 611 |
| Success rate | 0% | 98.5% | 99.8% |
| Thrust | 1,172 kN | 28,200 kN | 7,607 kN |
| Height | 19.5 m | 56.1 m | 70 m |
| Diameter | 1.01 m | 8 m | 3.65 m |
| Launch mass | 50 t | 2,030 t | 549 t |
| LEO capacity | 120 kg | 27,500 kg | 22,800 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | 8,300 kg |
| Launch cost | — | $450M | $52M |
| Reusable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 2 |