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Starship V3 vs SLV-3

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #2 VS #304 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Starship V3 ranks #2 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (100,000 kg); SLV-3 ranks #304 (40 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 304 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
40 kg
Launches4
Success rate75%
Payload to GTO—
First flight10 Aug 1979
Height22 m
Liftoff thrust503 kN
Launch mass17 t
Launch cost—
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
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