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Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) vs Long March 8A

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #75 VS #76 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) ranks #75 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (10,000 kg); Long March 8A ranks #76 (9,800 kg).

Rank 75 of 311 · leads
Payload to low Earth orbit
10,000 kg
Launches9
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO5,000 kg
First flight18 Dec 2014
Height43.4 m
Liftoff thrust11,898 kN
Launch mass629 t
Launch cost$46,000,000
ReusableNo
StatusActive
Rank 76 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
9,800 kg
Launches11
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO3,500 kg
First flight11 Feb 2025
Height50.5 m
Liftoff thrust4,800 kN
Launch mass371 t
Launch cost—
ReusableNo
StatusActive
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