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New Glenn vs Delta III 8930
RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT
#8 VS #86
CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict
New Glenn ranks #8 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (45,000 kg); Delta III 8930 ranks #86 (8,290 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 86 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
8,290 kg
Launches3
Success rate33.3%
Payload to GTO3,810 kg
First flight26 Aug 1998
Height35 m
Liftoff thrust4,889 kN
Launch mass301 t
Launch cost—
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
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Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026