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Starship V3 vs GSLV

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #2 VS #129 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Starship V3 ranks #2 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (100,000 kg); GSLV ranks #129 (5,000 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 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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