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Long March 3 vs GSLV
RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT
#128 VS #129
CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict
Long March 3 ranks #128 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (5,000 kg); GSLV ranks #129 (5,000 kg).
Rank 128 of 311 · leads
Payload to low Earth orbit
5,000 kg
Launches13
Success rate76.9%
Payload to GTO1,500 kg
First flight29 Jan 1984
Height23.49 m
Liftoff thrust2,961 kN
Launch mass204 t
Launch cost—
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
Rank 129 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
5,000 kg
Launches6
Success rate33.3%
Payload to GTO2,500 kg
First flight18 Apr 2001
Height49.13 m
Liftoff thrust4,860 kN
Launch mass414 t
Launch cost$47,000,000
ReusableNo
StatusActive
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Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026