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| Specification | Zenit 3SL Sea Launch × remove | Vostok 8A92M RKK Energiya × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 36 | 93 | 135 |
| Success rate | 91.7% | 98.9% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 45 kN | 3,996 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 4.6 m | 30.84 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 0.42 m | 2.99 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 0 t | 282 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 0 kg | 3,800 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 0 kg | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | No | Yes |
| Stages | 1 | 2 | 2 |