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Starship V3 vs Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #2 VS #75 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Starship V3 ranks #2 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (100,000 kg); Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) ranks #75 (10,000 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 75 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
10,000 kg
Launches9
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO5,000 kg
First flight18 Dec 2014
Height43.4 m
Liftoff thrust11,898 kN
Launch mass629 t
Launch cost$46,000,000
ReusableNo
StatusActive
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