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This comparison of orbital launch systems lists the attributes of all current and future individual rocket configurations designed to reach orbit. A first list contains rockets that are operational or have attempted an orbital flight attempt as of 2024; a second list includes all upcoming rockets.
Engine Origin Designer Vehicle Status Use Propellant Power cycle Specific impulse (s) [a] Thrust (N) [a] Chamber pressure (bar) Mass (kg) Thrust: weight ratio [b] Oxidiser: fuel ratio
Crew size Length (m) Diameter (m) ... Falcon 9: 4 [1] 8.1 [2] 3.7 [3] 12,055 [4] Solar Panels ... Atlas V: 7 [note 15] [6] 5.03 [7] 4.56 [7] 13,000
Size; Height: 63.0–70.7 m (206.7–232.0 ft) ... Atlas V; Falcon 9; H-IIA; Long March 5; Proton-M; Launch history ... The Atlas V is expected to stay in service for ...
A Saturn V rocket, one of the most powerful operational launch vehicles to date. This article compares different orbital launcher families (launchers which are significantly different from other members of the same 'family' have separate entries).
The first version of the Falcon 9, Falcon 9 v1.0, was developed in 2005–2010, and flew five orbital missions in 2010–2013. The second version of the launch system—Falcon 9 v1.1—has been retired meanwhile. Falcon 9 v1.1 was developed in 2010–2013, and made its maiden flight in September 2013.
A third stage was added to increase the heliocentric (escape) speed. This was the first launch of the Atlas V 551 configuration with five solid rocket boosters, and the first Atlas V with a third stage. [184] On 6 December 2015, Atlas V lifted its heaviest payload to date into orbit – a 16,517 lb (7,492 kg) Cygnus resupply craft. [185]
Falcon 9: 8.1: 6,400: 3,307 [5] 9.3 / 37: 2,507 [5] 4.0: Yes ... Comparison of orbital launch systems; Comparison of orbital rocket engines; References This page was ...