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New Glenn vs Ariane 5 G

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #8 VS #60 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026

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Verdict

New Glenn ranks #8 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (45,000 kg); Ariane 5 G ranks #60 (12,200 kg).

Rank 08 of 311 · leads

Payload to low Earth orbit

45,000 kg

Launches3

Success rate66.7%

Payload to GTO13,000 kg

First flight16 Jan 2025

Height98 m

Liftoff thrust17,126 kN

Launch mass—

Launch cost—

ReusableYes

StatusActive

Rank 60 of 311

Payload to low Earth orbit

12,200 kg

Launches16

Success rate81.3%

Payload to GTO6,900 kg

First flight04 Jun 1996

Height57 m

Liftoff thrust—

Launch mass737 t

Launch cost—

ReusableNo

StatusRetired

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Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2 Last checked 29 Sept 2026