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Starship V3 vs Antares 230

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #2 VS #99 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Starship V3 ranks #2 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (100,000 kg); Antares 230 ranks #99 (7,800 kg).

Rank 02 of 311 · leads
Payload to low Earth orbit
100,000 kg
Launches3
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO—
First flight22 May 2026
Height124.4 m
Liftoff thrust80,807 kN
Launch mass5,250 t
Launch cost—
ReusableYes
StatusActive
Rank 99 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
7,800 kg
Launches5
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO—
First flight17 Oct 2016
Height42.5 m
Liftoff thrust3,844 kN
Launch mass286 t
Launch cost—
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
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