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| Specification | Volna Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove | Electron Rocket Lab × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 135 | 91 |
| Success rate | 0% | 98.5% | 95.6% |
| Thrust | 682 kN | 28,200 kN | 162 kN |
| Height | 14.1 m | 56.1 m | 18 m |
| Diameter | 1.9 m | 8 m | 1.2 m |
| Launch mass | 35 t | 2,030 t | 13 t |
| LEO capacity | 120 kg | 27,500 kg | 300 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $450M | $6M |
| Reusable | No | Yes | No |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 3 |