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. For the simple list of all conventional launcher families, see: Comparison of orbital launchers families. For the list of predominantly solid-fueled orbital launch systems, see: Comparison of solid-fueled orbital launch systems.
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LEO
LEO
Vehicle
LEO
Origin
GTO
Manufacturer
Other
Height
First
Maximum payload mass(kg)
Latest
Angara A5 / Briz-M
Angara A5 / Briz-M
Vehicle
Angara A5 / Briz-M
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
48.7 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
24,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,200
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,800 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2014
Dates of flight
2025
Angara-1.2
Angara-1.2
Vehicle
Angara-1.2
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
42.7 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,700
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,400 to SSO3400 to polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
5
Launch site(s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Ariane 6 A62
Ariane 6 A62
Vehicle
Ariane 6 A62
Origin
Europe
Manufacturer
ArianeGroup
Height
63 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
10,900
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,100
Maximum payload mass(kg)
7,200 to SSO4,800 to MEO1,300 to GEO2,600 to HCO3,500 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
CSG
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
Atlas V 551
Atlas V 551
Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
58.3 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
18,850
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,900
Maximum payload mass(kg)
13,550 to SSO14,520 to polar3,850 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
17
Launch site(s)
VAFB, CCSFS
Dates of flight
2006
Dates of flight
2025
Atlas V N22
Atlas V N22
Vehicle
Atlas V N22
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
52.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
13,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Cape Canaveral
Dates of flight
2019
Dates of flight
2024
Ceres-1 (3)
Ceres-1 (3)
Vehicle
Ceres-1 (3)
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Galactic Energy
Height
20 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
420
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
14
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Ceres-1S
Ceres-1S
Vehicle
Ceres-1S
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Galactic Energy
Height
20 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
400
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
5
Launch site(s)
OMSP
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2025
Chollima-1
Chollima-1
Vehicle
Chollima-1
Origin
North Korea
Manufacturer
NADA
Height
> 38 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
> 300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Sohae
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2023
Electron
Electron
Vehicle
Electron
Origin
United States New Zealand
Manufacturer
Rocket Lab
Height
18 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
200 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
68
Launch site(s)
Mahia, MARS
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2025
Epsilon (2)
Epsilon (2)
Vehicle
Epsilon (2)
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
IHI
Height
24.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
KSC
Dates of flight
2016
Dates of flight
2016
Epsilon (2) / CLPS
Epsilon (2) / CLPS
Vehicle
Epsilon (2) / CLPS
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
IHI
Height
24.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
590 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
4
Launch site(s)
KSC
Dates of flight
2018
Dates of flight
2022
Falcon 9 Block 5
Falcon 9 Block 5
Vehicle
Falcon 9 Block 5
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Height
70 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
13,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,000 to BLT
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable (launch site)
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
501
Launch site(s)
Vandenberg, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy
Dates of flight
2018
Dates of flight
2025
~ 18,500
~ 18,500
Vehicle
~ 18,500
Origin
5,500
Manufacturer
4,500 to MEO
Height
Partially reusable (drone ship)
22,800
22,800
Vehicle
22,800
Origin
8,300
Manufacturer
4,020 to TMI
Height
Expendable
Falcon Heavy
Falcon Heavy
Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Height
70 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
30,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
11
Launch site(s)
Kennedy
Dates of flight
2018
Dates of flight
2024
63,800
63,800
Vehicle
63,800
Origin
26,700
Manufacturer
16,800 to TMI
Height
Expendable
Firefly Alpha
Firefly Alpha
Vehicle
Firefly Alpha
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Firefly Aerospace
Height
29 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,030
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
630 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
6
Launch site(s)
VAFB, CCSFS
Dates of flight
2021
Dates of flight
2025
Gravity-1
Gravity-1
Vehicle
Gravity-1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Orienspace
Height
31.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,200 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
OMSP
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
GSLV Mk II
GSLV Mk II
Vehicle
GSLV Mk II
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
49.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,250
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
12
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2010
Dates of flight
2025
H3-22S
H3-22S
Vehicle
H3-22S
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Height
57 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
5
Launch site(s)
TNSC
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2025
H3-24L/W
H3-24L/W
Vehicle
H3-24L/W
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Height
63 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
16,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
TNSC
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Hyperbola-1 (2)
Hyperbola-1 (2)
Vehicle
Hyperbola-1 (2)
Origin
China
Manufacturer
i-Space
Height
22.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
7
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2021
Dates of flight
2025
Jielong 1
Jielong 1
Vehicle
Jielong 1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
19.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
200 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2019
Dates of flight
2019
Jielong 3
Jielong 3
Vehicle
Jielong 3
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
31.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500 (500 km SSO)
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
8
Launch site(s)
OMSP
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Kinetica 1
Kinetica 1
Vehicle
Kinetica 1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CAS Space
Height
30 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500 (500 km SSO)
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
9
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Kuaizhou 1A
Kuaizhou 1A
Vehicle
Kuaizhou 1A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
ExPace
Height
19.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
390
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
260 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
28
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2013
Dates of flight
2025
Kuaizhou 1A Pro
Kuaizhou 1A Pro
Vehicle
Kuaizhou 1A Pro
Origin
China
Manufacturer
ExPace
Height
19.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
360 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
Kuaizhou 11
Kuaizhou 11
Vehicle
Kuaizhou 11
Origin
China
Manufacturer
ExPace
Height
25.3 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2020
Dates of flight
2024
Long March 2C
Long March 2C
Vehicle
Long March 2C
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
38.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,850
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,250
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,400 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
74
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
1982
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 2C / YZ-1S
Long March 2C / YZ-1S
Vehicle
Long March 2C / YZ-1S
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
38.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
9
Launch site(s)
JSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2018
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 2D
Long March 2D
Vehicle
Long March 2D
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
41.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
97
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
1992
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 2D / YZ-3
Long March 2D / YZ-3
Vehicle
Long March 2D / YZ-3
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
41.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
4
Launch site(s)
JSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2018
Dates of flight
2024
Long March 2F
Long March 2F
Vehicle
Long March 2F
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
62 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,400
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
26
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
1999
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 3A
Long March 3A
Vehicle
Long March 3A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
52.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,600
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,000 to SSO1,420 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
27
Launch site(s)
XSLC
Dates of flight
1994
Dates of flight
2018
Long March 3B/E
Long March 3B/E
Vehicle
Long March 3B/E
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.3 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
11,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,900 to SSO3,500 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
96
Launch site(s)
XSLC
Dates of flight
2007
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 3B/E / YZ-1
Long March 3B/E / YZ-1
Vehicle
Long March 3B/E / YZ-1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.3 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,200 to MEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
15
Launch site(s)
XSLC
Dates of flight
2015
Dates of flight
2024
Long March 3C
Long March 3C
Vehicle
Long March 3C
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
54.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
9,100
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,800
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,300 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
19
Launch site(s)
XSLC
Dates of flight
2008
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 3C / YZ-1
Long March 3C / YZ-1
Vehicle
Long March 3C / YZ-1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
54.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
XSLC
Dates of flight
2015
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 4B
Long March 4B
Vehicle
Long March 4B
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
44.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,200
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,800 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
53
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC
Dates of flight
1999
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 4C
Long March 4C
Vehicle
Long March 4C
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
45.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,200
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,800 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
58
Launch site(s)
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2006
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 5
Long March 5
Vehicle
Long March 5
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
~ 25,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
~ 14,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
15,000 to SSO4,500 to GEO 8,200 to TLI 6,000 to TMI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
8
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 5 / YZ-2
Long March 5 / YZ-2
Vehicle
Long March 5 / YZ-2
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,500 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2016
Dates of flight
2016
Long March 5B
Long March 5B
Vehicle
Long March 5B
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
23,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
4
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2020
Dates of flight
2022
Long March 5B / YZ-2
Long March 5B / YZ-2
Vehicle
Long March 5B / YZ-2
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
56.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 6
Long March 6
Vehicle
Long March 6
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
29 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,080 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
14
Launch site(s)
TSLC
Dates of flight
2015
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 6A
Long March 6A
Vehicle
Long March 6A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
SAST
Height
50 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
18
Launch site(s)
TSLC
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 6C
Long March 6C
Vehicle
Long March 6C
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
43 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
TSLC
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2024
Long March 7
Long March 7
Vehicle
Long March 7
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
53.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
13,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
9
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 7 / YZ-1A
Long March 7 / YZ-1A
Vehicle
Long March 7 / YZ-1A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
53.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
9,500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2016
Dates of flight
2016
Long March 7A
Long March 7A
Vehicle
Long March 7A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
60.13 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
7,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
11
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2020
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 8 822
Long March 8 822
Vehicle
Long March 8 822
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
50.34 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
7,600
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,500 to SSO1,500 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2020
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 8 820
Long March 8 820
Vehicle
Long March 8 820
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
48 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,000 to polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2022
Long March 8A
Long March 8A
Vehicle
Long March 8A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
50.3 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
9,800
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
7,700 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
4
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Long March 11
Long March 11
Vehicle
Long March 11
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
20.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
700
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
350 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
12
Launch site(s)
JSLC, XSLC
Dates of flight
2015
Dates of flight
2023
Long March 11H
Long March 11H
Vehicle
Long March 11H
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
20.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
700
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
350 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
5
Launch site(s)
OMSP
Dates of flight
2019
Dates of flight
2023
Long March 12
Long March 12
Vehicle
Long March 12
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
59 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
10,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
WSLS
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
LVM 3
LVM 3
Vehicle
LVM 3
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
43.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
6
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2025
Minotaur-C-XL-3210
Minotaur-C-XL-3210
Vehicle
Minotaur-C-XL-3210
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
27.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,275
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
880 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
VAFB
Dates of flight
2004
Dates of flight
2017
Minotaur I
Minotaur I
Vehicle
Minotaur I
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
19.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
580
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
~ 430 to SSO400 to Polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
12
Launch site(s)
MARS, VAFB
Dates of flight
2000
Dates of flight
2021
Minotaur IV
Minotaur IV
Vehicle
Minotaur IV
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
23.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,735
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,170 to Polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
MARS, VAFB
Dates of flight
2010
Dates of flight
2025
Minotaur IV / HAPS
Minotaur IV / HAPS
Vehicle
Minotaur IV / HAPS
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
23.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
KLC
Dates of flight
2010
Dates of flight
2010
Minotaur IV / Orion 38
Minotaur IV / Orion 38
Vehicle
Minotaur IV / Orion 38
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
23.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
CCSFS
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2017
Minotaur
IV+
Minotaur
IV+
Vehicle
Minotaur
IV+
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
23.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,950
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,430 to Polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
KLC
Dates of flight
2011
Dates of flight
2011
Minotaur V
Minotaur V
Vehicle
Minotaur V
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
24.6 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
678
Maximum payload mass(kg)
465 to HCO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
MARS
Dates of flight
2013
Dates of flight
2013
Nuri (KSLV-II)
Nuri (KSLV-II)
Vehicle
Nuri (KSLV-II)
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
KARI
Height
47.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,900 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Naro
Dates of flight
2021
Dates of flight
2023
Pegasus XL
Pegasus XL
Vehicle
Pegasus XL
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
16.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
475
Maximum payload mass(kg)
125
Maximum payload mass(kg)
~ 325 to SSO365 to Polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
29
Launch site(s)
CCSFS, VAFB, MARS, Gando, Kwajalein Atoll
Dates of flight
1994
Dates of flight
2021
Pegasus XL / HAPS
Pegasus XL / HAPS
Vehicle
Pegasus XL / HAPS
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Height
16.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
6
Launch site(s)
VAFB, MARS
Dates of flight
1997
Dates of flight
2005
Proton-M
Proton-M
Vehicle
Proton-M
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
57.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
23,700
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Baikonur
Dates of flight
2021
Dates of flight
2021
Proton-M / Briz-M
Proton-M / Briz-M
Vehicle
Proton-M / Briz-M
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
58.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,300 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
101
Launch site(s)
Baikonur
Dates of flight
2001
Dates of flight
2023
Proton-M / Blok DM-03
Proton-M / Blok DM-03
Vehicle
Proton-M / Blok DM-03
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
57.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,200 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
7
Launch site(s)
Baikonur
Dates of flight
2010
Dates of flight
2023
PSLV-CA
PSLV-CA
Vehicle
PSLV-CA
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
44.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,100
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,100 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
18
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2007
Dates of flight
2024
PSLV-DL
PSLV-DL
Vehicle
PSLV-DL
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
44.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,257 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
4
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2019
Dates of flight
2024
PSLV-QL
PSLV-QL
Vehicle
PSLV-QL
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
44.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,523 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2019
Dates of flight
2019
PSLV-XL
PSLV-XL
Vehicle
PSLV-XL
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
44.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,800
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,750 to SSO550 to TMI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
27
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2008
Dates of flight
2025
Qaem 100
Qaem 100
Vehicle
Qaem 100
Origin
Iran
Manufacturer
IRGC
Height
15.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
80
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Shahrud
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2024
Qased
Qased
Vehicle
Qased
Origin
Iran
Manufacturer
IRGC
Height
18.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
40
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
Shahrud
Dates of flight
2020
Dates of flight
2023
Shavit-2
Shavit-2
Vehicle
Shavit-2
Origin
Israel
Manufacturer
IAI
Height
22.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
380 in Retrograde
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
7
Launch site(s)
Palmachim
Dates of flight
2007
Dates of flight
2025
Simorgh
Simorgh
Vehicle
Simorgh
Origin
Iran
Manufacturer
Iranian Space Agency
Height
26 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
350
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
8
Launch site(s)
Semnan
Dates of flight
2017
Dates of flight
2025
Soyuz-2.1a
Soyuz-2.1a
Vehicle
Soyuz-2.1a
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-Progress
Height
51.4 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
7,020 from Baikonur6,830 from Plesetsk7,150 from Vostochny
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
54
Launch site(s)
Baikonur, Plesetsk
Dates of flight
2013
Dates of flight
2025
Soyuz-2.1a / Fregat
Soyuz-2.1a / Fregat
Vehicle
Soyuz-2.1a / Fregat
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-Progress
Height
46.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,450 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
22
Launch site(s)
Baikonur, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2006
Dates of flight
2023
Soyuz-2.1a / Volga
Soyuz-2.1a / Volga
Vehicle
Soyuz-2.1a / Volga
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-Progress
Height
46.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Baikonur, Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2016
Dates of flight
2016
Soyuz-2.1b
Soyuz-2.1b
Vehicle
Soyuz-2.1b
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-Progress
Height
44.1 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,200 from Baikonur7,850 from Plesetsk8,320 from Vostochny
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
20
Launch site(s)
Baikonur, Plesetsk
Dates of flight
2008
Dates of flight
2025
Soyuz-2.1b / Fregat
Soyuz-2.1b / Fregat
Vehicle
Soyuz-2.1b / Fregat
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-Progress
Height
46.7 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
5,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,060
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,900 to SSO1,200 to HCO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
59
Launch site(s)
Baikonur, Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2006
Dates of flight
2025
SLS Block 1
SLS Block 1
Vehicle
SLS Block 1
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
NASA Boeing Northrop Grumman
Height
98 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
95,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
27,000+ to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
KSC
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2022
SSLV
SSLV
Vehicle
SSLV
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
34 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
SDSC
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2024
Tianlong-2
Tianlong-2
Vehicle
Tianlong-2
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Space Pioneer
Height
32.8 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2023
Vega-C
Vega-C
Vehicle
Vega-C
Origin
Italy
Manufacturer
ArianeGroupAvio
Height
36.2 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,300
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
2,300 to SSO2,500to polar
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
5
Launch site(s)
CSG
Dates of flight
2022
Dates of flight
2025
Vulcan Centaur VC2
Vulcan Centaur VC2
Vehicle
Vulcan Centaur VC2
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
61.6 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
19,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
8,400
Maximum payload mass(kg)
15,200 to polar, 3,900 to MEO, 2,600 to GEO, 6,300 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
CCSFS
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2024
Vulcan Centaur VC4
Vulcan Centaur VC4
Vehicle
Vulcan Centaur VC4
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
61.6 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
24,600
Maximum payload mass(kg)
11,700
Maximum payload mass(kg)
20,000 to polar, 6,200 to MEO, 4,900 to GEO, 9,200 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
VSFB, CCSFS
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Zhuque-2E
Zhuque-2E
Vehicle
Zhuque-2E
Origin
China
Manufacturer
LandSpace
Height
49.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
4,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
3
Launch site(s)
JSLC
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2025
Ranked list
Vehicle
Origin
Manufacturer
Height
Maximum payload mass(kg)
Reusable / Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
Launch site(s)
Dates of flight
LEO
GTO
Other
First
Latest
Angara A5 / Briz-M
Russia
Khrunichev
48.7 m
24,500
5,200
2,800 to GEO
Expendable
3
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2014
2025
Angara-1.2
Russia
Khrunichev
42.7 m
3,700
N/A
2,400 to SSO3400 to polar
Expendable
5
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2022
2025
Ariane 6 A62
Europe
ArianeGroup
63 m
10,900
5,100
7,200 to SSO4,800 to MEO1,300 to GEO2,600 to HCO3,500 to TLI
Expendable
3
CSG
2024
2025
Atlas V 551
United States
ULA
58.3 m
18,850
8,900
13,550 to SSO14,520 to polar3,850 to GEO
Expendable
17
VAFB, CCSFS
2006
2025
Atlas V N22
United States
ULA
52.4 m
13,000
N/A
N/A
Expendable
3
Cape Canaveral
2019
2024
Ceres-1 (3)
China
Galactic Energy
20 m
420
N/A
300 to SSO
Expendable
14
JSLC
2022
2025
Ceres-1S
China
Galactic Energy
20 m
400
N/A
300 to SSO
Expendable
5
OMSP
2023
2025
Chollima-1
North Korea
NADA
> 38 m
> 300
N/A
N/A
Expendable
3
Sohae
2023
2023
Electron
United States New Zealand
Rocket Lab
18 m
300
N/A
200 to SSO
Partially reusable
68
Mahia, MARS
2017
2025
Epsilon (2)
Japan
IHI
24.4 m
1,500
N/A
N/A
Expendable
1
KSC
2016
2016
Epsilon (2) / CLPS
Japan
IHI
24.4 m
N/A
N/A
590 to SSO
Expendable
4
KSC
2018
2022
Falcon 9 Block 5
United States
SpaceX
70 m
13,000
3,500
1,000 to BLT
Partially reusable (launch site)
501
Vandenberg, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy
2018
2025
~ 18,500
5,500
4,500 to MEO
Partially reusable (drone ship)
22,800
8,300
4,020 to TMI
Expendable
Falcon Heavy
United States
SpaceX
70 m
30,000
8,000
N/A
Partially reusable
11
Kennedy
2018
2024
63,800
26,700
16,800 to TMI
Expendable
Firefly Alpha
United States
Firefly Aerospace
29 m
1,030
N/A
630 to SSO
Expendable
6
VAFB, CCSFS
2021
2025
Gravity-1
China
Orienspace
31.4 m
6,500
N/A
4,200 to SSO
Expendable
2
OMSP
2024
2025
GSLV Mk II
India
ISRO
49.1 m
6,000
2,250
N/A
Expendable
12
SDSC
2010
2025
H3-22S
Japan
Mitsubishi
57 m
N/A
4,000
N/A
Expendable
5
TNSC
2023
2025
H3-24L/W
Japan
Mitsubishi
63 m
16,000
6,500
N/A
Expendable
1
TNSC
2025
2025
Hyperbola-1 (2)
China
i-Space
22.5 m
500
N/A
300 to SSO
Expendable
7
JSLC
2021
2025
Jielong 1
China
CALT
19.5 m
N/A
N/A
200 to SSO
Expendable
1
JSLC
2019
2019
Jielong 3
China
CALT
31.8 m
N/A
N/A
1,500 (500 km SSO)
Expendable
8
OMSP
2022
2025
Kinetica 1
China
CAS Space
30 m
2,000
N/A
1,500 (500 km SSO)
Expendable
9
JSLC
2022
2025
Kuaizhou 1A
China
ExPace
19.8 m
390
N/A
260 to SSO
Expendable
28
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
2013
2025
Kuaizhou 1A Pro
China
ExPace
19.8 m
500
N/A
360 to SSO
Expendable
2
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
2024
2025
Kuaizhou 11
China
ExPace
25.3 m
1,500
N/A
1,000 to SSO
Expendable
3
JSLC
2020
2024
Long March 2C
China
CALT
38.8 m
3,850
1,250
1,400 to SSO
Expendable
74
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
1982
2025
Long March 2C / YZ-1S
China
CALT
38.8 m
N/A
N/A
2,000 to SSO
Expendable
9
JSLC, XSLC
2018
2025
Long March 2D
China
SAST
41.1 m
4,000
N/A
1,300 to SSO
Expendable
97
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
1992
2025
Long March 2D / YZ-3
China
SAST
41.1 m
N/A
N/A
2,000 to SSO
Expendable
4
JSLC, XSLC
2018
2024
Long March 2F
China
CALT
62 m
8,400
N/A
N/A
Expendable
26
JSLC
1999
2025
Long March 3A
China
CALT
52.5 m
6,000
2,600
5,000 to SSO1,420 to TLI
Expendable
27
XSLC
1994
2018
Long March 3B/E
China
CALT
56.3 m
11,500
5,500
6,900 to SSO3,500 to TLI
Expendable
96
XSLC
2007
2025
Long March 3B/E / YZ-1
China
CALT
56.3 m
N/A
N/A
2,200 to MEO
Expendable
15
XSLC
2015
2024
Long March 3C
China
CALT
54.8 m
9,100
3,800
2,300 to TLI
Expendable
19
XSLC
2008
2025
Long March 3C / YZ-1
China
CALT
54.8 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expendable
3
XSLC
2015
2025
Long March 4B
China
SAST
44.1 m
4,200
1,500
2,800 to SSO
Expendable
53
JSLC, TSLC
1999
2025
Long March 4C
China
SAST
45.8 m
4,200
1,500
2,800 to SSO
Expendable
58
JSLC, TSLC, XSLC
2006
2025
Long March 5
China
CALT
56.9 m
~ 25,000
~ 14,000
15,000 to SSO4,500 to GEO 8,200 to TLI 6,000 to TMI
Expendable
8
WSLS
2017
2025
Long March 5 / YZ-2
China
CALT
56.9 m
N/A
N/A
4,500 to GEO
Expendable
1
WSLS
2016
2016
Long March 5B
China
CALT
56.9 m
23,000
N/A
N/A
Expendable
4
WSLS
2020
2022
Long March 5B / YZ-2
China
CALT
56.9 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expendable
3
WSLS
2024
2025
Long March 6
China
SAST
29 m
1,500
N/A
1,080 to SSO
Expendable
14
TSLC
2015
2025
Long March 6A
China
SAST
50 m
8,000
N/A
4,000 to SSO
Expendable
18
TSLC
2022
2025
Long March 6C
China
CALT
43 m
4,500
N/A
2,500 to SSO
Expendable
1
TSLC
2024
2024
Long March 7
China
CALT
53.1 m
13,500
N/A
5,500 to SSO
Expendable
9
WSLS
2017
2025
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LEO
LEO
Vehicle
LEO
Origin
GTO
Manufacturer
Other
Height
First
Maximum payload mass(kg)
Latest
Angara A5 / Orion
Angara A5 / Orion
Vehicle
Angara A5 / Orion
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
54.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,700 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2024
Angara A5 / Persei
Angara A5 / Persei
Vehicle
Angara A5 / Persei
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
54.9 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
6,500
Maximum payload mass(kg)
3,700 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Dates of flight
2021
Dates of flight
2021
Eris Block 1
Eris Block 1
Vehicle
Eris Block 1
Origin
Australia
Manufacturer
Gilmour Space Technologies
Height
25 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
305
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
215 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Bowen
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
GYUB TV2
GYUB TV2
Vehicle
GYUB TV2
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
MND
Height
19.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
100
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Jeju sea launch platform
Dates of flight
2023
Dates of flight
2023
KAIROS
KAIROS
Vehicle
KAIROS
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Space One
Height
18 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
250
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
150 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
2
Launch site(s)
Spaceport Kii
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2024
New-type satellite carrier rocket
New-type satellite carrier rocket
Vehicle
New-type satellite carrier rocket
Origin
North Korea Russia
Manufacturer
NADA
Khrunichev
Height
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Sohae
Dates of flight
2024
Dates of flight
2024
New Glenn
New Glenn
Vehicle
New Glenn
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Blue Origin
Height
98 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
45,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
13,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
CCSFS
VSFB
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Spectrum
Spectrum
Vehicle
Spectrum
Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
Isar Aerospace
Height
28 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
1,000
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
700 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Launch site(s)
Andøya CSG
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Zuljanah
Zuljanah
Vehicle
Zuljanah
Origin
Iran
Manufacturer
Iranian Space Agency
Height
25.5 m
Maximum payload mass(kg)
220
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Maximum payload mass(kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
1
Suborbital test flights
2
Launch site(s)
Semnan
Dates of flight
2025
Dates of flight
2025
Ranked list
Vehicle
Origin
Manufacturer
Height
Maximum payload mass(kg)
Reusable / Expendable
Orbitallaunchesincludingfailures
Suborbital test flights
Launch site(s)
Dates of flight
LEO
GTO
Other
First
Latest
Angara A5 / Orion
Russia
Khrunichev
54.9 m
N/A
6,500
3,700 to GEO
Expendable
1
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2024
2024
Angara A5 / Persei
Russia
Khrunichev
54.9 m
N/A
6,500
3,700 to GEO
Expendable
1
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2021
2021
Eris Block 1
Australia
Gilmour Space Technologies
25 m
305
N/A
215 to SSO
Expendable
1
Bowen
2025
2025
GYUB TV2
South Korea
MND
19.5 m
100
N/A
N/A
Expendable
1
Jeju sea launch platform
2023
2023
KAIROS
Japan
Space One
18 m
250
N/A
150 to SSO
Expendable
2
Spaceport Kii
2024
2024
New-type satellite carrier rocket
North Korea Russia
NADA Khrunichev
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expendable
1
Sohae
2024
2024
New Glenn
United States
Blue Origin
98 m
45,000
13,000
N/A
Partially reusable
1
CCSFS VSFB
2025
2025
Spectrum
Germany
Isar Aerospace
28 m
1,000
N/A
700 to SSO
Expendable
1
Andøya CSG
2025
2025
Zuljanah
Iran
Iranian Space Agency
25.5 m
220
N/A
N/A
Expendable
1
2
Semnan
2025
2025
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LEO
LEO
Vehicle
LEO
Origin
GTO
Manufacturer
Other
Agnibaan
Agnibaan
Vehicle
Agnibaan
Origin
India
Manufacturer
AgniKul Cosmos
Height
18 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
100
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
2025
Angara A5 / KVTK
Angara A5 / KVTK
Vehicle
Angara A5 / KVTK
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
7,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
4,500 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Date of first flight
2028
Angara A5M
Angara A5M
Vehicle
Angara A5M
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
26,800
Payload mass to ... (kg)
4,100-5,200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Plesetsk, Vostochny
Date of first flight
2027
Angara A5P
Angara A5P
Vehicle
Angara A5P
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
18,200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Vostochny
Date of first flight
2028
Angara A5V
Angara A5V
Vehicle
Angara A5V
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
70 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
37,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
13,300
Payload mass to ... (kg)
8,000 to GEO~15,000 to HEO~10000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Vostochny
Date of first flight
2028
Antares 330
Antares 330
Vehicle
Antares 330
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Firefly Aerospace
Height
47 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
10,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
MARS
Date of first flight
2025
Ariane 6 A64
Ariane 6 A64
Vehicle
Ariane 6 A64
Origin
Europe
Manufacturer
ArianeGroup
Height
63 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
21,900
Payload mass to ... (kg)
11,700
Payload mass to ... (kg)
15,500 to SSO10,700 to MEO4,700 to GEO6,900 to HCO8,600 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CSG
Date of first flight
2025
Aurora
Aurora
Vehicle
Aurora
Origin
Canada
Manufacturer
Reaction Dynamics
Height
18 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Nova Scotia
Date of first flight
N/A
Aventura 1
Aventura 1
Vehicle
Aventura 1
Origin
Argentina
Manufacturer
TLON Space
Height
10 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
25
Reusable / Expendable
N/A
Launch Site (s)
Launch platform
Date of first flight
2025
Blue Whale 1
Blue Whale 1
Vehicle
Blue Whale 1
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
Perigee Aerospace
Height
21 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
165
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
185 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
CETACEA 1 sea launch platform Esrange
Date of first flight
2025
190
190
Vehicle
190
Origin
220 to SSO
Manufacturer
Expendable
Cosmos
Cosmos
Vehicle
Cosmos
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
SR space
Height
18.5 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
390
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
310 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
N/A
Launch Site (s)
Vostochny, Yasny
Date of first flight
N/A
Cyclone-4M
Cyclone-4M
Vehicle
Cyclone-4M
Origin
Ukraine
Manufacturer
Yuzhnoye Yuzhmash
Height
38.9 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
5,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
910
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,350 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Nova Scotia
Date of first flight
N/A
Dauntless
Dauntless
Vehicle
Dauntless
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Vaya Space
Height
18.3 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
> 500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
> 300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CCSFS, The Spaceport Company Launch Platform
Date of first flight
2026
Daytona
Daytona
Vehicle
Daytona
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Phantom Space
Height
20.3 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
> 600
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
VSFB, CCSFS, ASC
Date of first flight
2025
Epsilon S
Epsilon S
Vehicle
Epsilon S
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
JAXA
Height
27.2 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,400
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
600 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
KSC
Date of first flight
2025
Gravity-2
Gravity-2
Vehicle
Gravity-2
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Orienspace
Height
70 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
21,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
21,500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
2025
HANBIT-NANO HyPER
HANBIT-NANO HyPER
Vehicle
HANBIT-NANO HyPER
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
Innospace
Height
21.7 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
90
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CEA, Andøya, ASC
Date of first flight
2025
HANBIT-NANO LiMER
HANBIT-NANO LiMER
Vehicle
HANBIT-NANO LiMER
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
Innospace
Height
21.8 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
90
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CEA, Andøya, ASC
Date of first flight
2025
Hyperbola-3
Hyperbola-3
Vehicle
Hyperbola-3
Origin
China
Manufacturer
i-Space
Height
69 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
8,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
JSLC
Date of first flight
2025
13,000
13,000
Vehicle
13,000
Origin
Expendable
H3-22L
H3-22L
Vehicle
H3-22L
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Height
63 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
4,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
TNSC
Date of first flight
N/A
H3-30S
H3-30S
Vehicle
H3-30S
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi
Height
57 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,100
Payload mass to ... (kg)
4,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
TNSC
Date of first flight
2025
Jielong 4
Jielong 4
Vehicle
Jielong 4
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
N/A
Date of first flight
N/A
KSLV-III
KSLV-III
Vehicle
KSLV-III
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
KARI
Height
54 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
10,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
7,000 to SSO
1,800 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Naro
Date of first flight
2030
Long March 9
Long March 9
Vehicle
Long March 9
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
114 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
150,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
50,000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Partially/fully reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
2033
Long March 10
Long March 10
Vehicle
Long March 10
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
89–93.2 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
27,000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
2027
Long March 10A
Long March 10A
Vehicle
Long March 10A
Origin
China
Manufacturer
CALT
Height
67.4 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
14,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
2026
18,000
18,000
Vehicle
18,000
Origin
Expendable
Maia
Maia
Vehicle
Maia
Origin
France
Manufacturer
MaiaSpace
Height
50 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
500 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
CSG
Date of first flight
2026
1,500 to SSO
1,500 to SSO
Vehicle
1,500 to SSO
Origin
Expendable
Miura 5
Miura 5
Vehicle
Miura 5
Origin
Spain
Manufacturer
PLD Space
Height
35.7 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,080
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
540 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
CSG
Date of first flight
2026
MLV
MLV
Vehicle
MLV
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Firefly Aerospace
Height
55.7 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
16,300
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,300 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CCSFS, MARS, VSFB
Date of first flight
2026
Nebula-1
Nebula-1
Vehicle
Nebula-1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Deep Blue Aerospace
Height
21 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
2025
Nebula-2
Nebula-2
Vehicle
Nebula-2
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Deep Blue Aerospace
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
25,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS
Date of first flight
N/A
Neutron
Neutron
Vehicle
Neutron
Origin
United States New Zealand
Manufacturer
Rocket Lab
Height
42.8 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
8,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
6,000 to SSO6,200 to polar
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable (launch site)
Launch Site (s)
MARS
Date of first flight
2025
13,000
13,000
Vehicle
13,000
Origin
1,800
Manufacturer
9,700 to SSO10,100 to polar
Height
Partially reusable (drone ship)
15,000
15,000
Vehicle
15,000
Origin
2,800
Manufacturer
11,500 to SSO11,800 to polar
Height
Expendable
NGLV
NGLV
Vehicle
NGLV
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
93 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
23,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
9,600
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
2031
NGLV-H
NGLV-H
Vehicle
NGLV-H
Origin
India
Manufacturer
ISRO
Height
93 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
31,700
Payload mass to ... (kg)
12,400
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
N/A
Nova
Nova
Vehicle
Nova
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Stoke Space
Height
40.2 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Fully reusable
Launch Site (s)
CCSFS
Date of first flight
N/A
7,000
7,000
Vehicle
7,000
Origin
2,500
Manufacturer
800 to HCO 1,250 to TLI
Height
Expendable
Pallas-1
Pallas-1
Vehicle
Pallas-1
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Galactic Energy
Height
42 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
8,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
WSLS / TSLC
Date of first flight
2025
Prime
Prime
Vehicle
Prime
Origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Orbex
Height
19 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
180 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Sutherland
Date of first flight
2025
RFA One
RFA One
Vehicle
RFA One
Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
RFA
Height
30 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,600
Payload mass to ... (kg)
450
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,300 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SaxaVord, Andøya, CSG, Whalers Way
Date of first flight
2025
Rokot-M
Rokot-M
Vehicle
Rokot-M
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
Khrunichev
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
1,950
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Plesetsk
Date of first flight
TBA
ŞİMŞEK-1
ŞİMŞEK-1
Vehicle
ŞİMŞEK-1
Origin
Turkey
Manufacturer
Roketsan
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
400
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
İğneada
Date of first flight
2027
Siraya
Siraya
Vehicle
Siraya
Origin
Taiwan
Manufacturer
TASA
Height
25 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
N/A
Date of first flight
TBA
Sirius 1
Sirius 1
Vehicle
Sirius 1
Origin
France
Manufacturer
Sirius Space
Height
24.7 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
175 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
N/A
Date of first flight
2025
Skyrora XL
Skyrora XL
Vehicle
Skyrora XL
Origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Skyrora
Height
22.7 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
315
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
315 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SaxaVord, Nova Scotia
Date of first flight
2025
GYUB
GYUB
Vehicle
GYUB
Origin
South Korea
Manufacturer
MND
Height
26.8 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Jeju sea launch platform
Date of first flight
N/A
SLS Block 1B
SLS Block 1B
Vehicle
SLS Block 1B
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
NASA / Boeing Northrop Grumman
Height
111 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
105,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
37,000 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
KSC
Date of first flight
2028
SLS Block 2
SLS Block 2
Vehicle
SLS Block 2
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
NASA / Boeing Northrop Grumman
Height
111 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
130,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
45,000 to HCO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
KSC
Date of first flight
2033
SL1
SL1
Vehicle
SL1
Origin
Germany
Manufacturer
HyImpulse
Height
30 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SaxaVord, CSG, Whalers Way
Date of first flight
2025
Soyuz-5 (Irtysh)
Soyuz-5 (Irtysh)
Vehicle
Soyuz-5 (Irtysh)
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
TsSKB-ProgressRSC Energia
Height
61.87 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
18,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,500 to GEO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Baikonur
Date of first flight
2025
Soyuz-7 (Amur)
Soyuz-7 (Amur)
Vehicle
Soyuz-7 (Amur)
Origin
Russia
Manufacturer
JSC SRC Progress
Height
55 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
10,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,600
Payload mass to ... (kg)
4,700 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
Vostochny
Date of first flight
2028
13,600
13,600
Vehicle
13,600
Origin
Expendable
Starship Block 2
Starship Block 2
Vehicle
Starship Block 2
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Height
124.4 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
35,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Fully reusable
Launch Site (s)
Starbase
Date of first flight
2025
Starship Block 3 expendable
Starship Block 3 expendable
Vehicle
Starship Block 3 expendable
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Height
150 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
400,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Starbase
Date of first flight
TBA
Starship Block 3
Starship Block 3
Vehicle
Starship Block 3
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Height
150 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
200,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Fully reusable
Launch Site (s)
Starbase
Date of first flight
TBA
Terran R
Terran R
Vehicle
Terran R
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
Relativity Space
Height
82 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
23,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
5,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
CCSFS
Date of first flight
2026
33,500
33,500
Vehicle
33,500
Origin
Expendable
Tianlong-3
Tianlong-3
Vehicle
Tianlong-3
Origin
China
Manufacturer
Space Pioneer
Height
71 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
17,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
14,000 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
JSLC, WSLS
Date of first flight
2025
Tronador II-250
Tronador II-250
Vehicle
Tronador II-250
Origin
Argentina
Manufacturer
CONAE
Height
27 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
BNPB
Date of first flight
2030
Vega-E
Vega-E
Vehicle
Vega-E
Origin
Italy
Manufacturer
ESA ASI
Height
36.2 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,000
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
CSG
Date of first flight
2026
Vikram 1
Vikram 1
Vehicle
Vikram 1
Origin
India
Manufacturer
Skyroot Aerospace
Height
20 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
315 to 45º inclination 500 km LEO
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
200 to 500 km SSPO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
TBA
Vikram 2
Vikram 2
Vehicle
Vikram 2
Origin
India
Manufacturer
Skyroot Aerospace
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
520 to 45º inclination 500 km LEO
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
410 to 500 km SSPO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
TBA
Vikram 3
Vikram 3
Vehicle
Vikram 3
Origin
India
Manufacturer
Skyroot Aerospace
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
720 to 45º inclination 500 km LEO
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
580 to 500 km SSPO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SDSC
Date of first flight
TBA
Volans V500
Volans V500
Vehicle
Volans V500
Origin
Singapore
Manufacturer
Equatorial Space Systems
Height
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
150
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
N/A
Date of first flight
2026
Vulcan Centaur VC0
Vulcan Centaur VC0
Vehicle
Vulcan Centaur VC0
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
61.6 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
10,800
Payload mass to ... (kg)
3,500
Payload mass to ... (kg)
2,300 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
VSFB, CCSFS
Date of first flight
TBA
Vulcan Centaur VC6
Vulcan Centaur VC6
Vehicle
Vulcan Centaur VC6
Origin
United States
Manufacturer
ULA
Height
61.6 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
27,200
Payload mass to ... (kg)
14,400
Payload mass to ... (kg)
6,500 to GEO11,500 to TLI
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
VSFB, CCSFS
Date of first flight
2025
Zephyr
Zephyr
Vehicle
Zephyr
Origin
France
Manufacturer
Latitude
Height
19 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
100
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
80 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
SaxaVord
Date of first flight
2025
Zero
Zero
Vehicle
Zero
Origin
Japan
Manufacturer
Interstellar Technologies
Height
32 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
800
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
250 to SSO
Reusable / Expendable
Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Taiki
Date of first flight
2025
Zhuque-3
Zhuque-3
Vehicle
Zhuque-3
Origin
China
Manufacturer
LandSpace
Height
76.6 m
Payload mass to ... (kg)
12,500 (RTLS)
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Payload mass to ... (kg)
N/A
Reusable / Expendable
Partially reusable
Launch Site (s)
JSLC, WSLS
Date of first flight
2025
18,300 (barge)
18,300 (barge)
Vehicle
18,300 (barge)
Origin
Partially reusable
21,000
21,000
Vehicle
21,000
Origin
Expendable
Ranked list
Vehicle
Origin
Manufacturer
Height
Payload mass to ... (kg)
Reusable / Expendable
Launch Site (s)
Date of first flight
LEO
GTO
Other
Agnibaan
India
AgniKul Cosmos
18 m
100
N/A
N/A
Expendable
SDSC
2025
Angara A5 / KVTK
Russia
Khrunichev
N/A
N/A
7,500
4,500 to GEO
Expendable
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2028
Angara A5M
Russia
Khrunichev
N/A
26,800
4,100-5,200
N/A
Expendable
Plesetsk, Vostochny
2027
Angara A5P
Russia
Khrunichev
N/A
18,200
N/A
N/A
Expendable
Vostochny
2028
Angara A5V
Russia
Khrunichev
70 m
37,500
13,300
8,000 to GEO~15,000 to HEO~10000 to TLI
Expendable
Vostochny
2028
Antares 330
United States
Northrop Grumman Firefly Aerospace
47 m
10,500
N/A
N/A
Expendable
MARS
2025
Ariane 6 A64
Europe
ArianeGroup
63 m
21,900
11,700
15,500 to SSO10,700 to MEO4,700 to GEO6,900 to HCO8,600 to TLI
Expendable
CSG
2025
Aurora
Canada
Reaction Dynamics
18 m
200
N/A
N/A
Expendable
Nova Scotia
N/A
Aventura 1
Argentina
TLON Space
10 m
N/A
N/A
25
N/A
Launch platform
2025
Blue Whale 1
South Korea
Perigee Aerospace
21 m
165
N/A
185 to SSO
Partially reusable
CETACEA 1 sea launch platform Esrange
2025
190
220 to SSO
Expendable
Cosmos
Russia
SR space
18.5 m
390
N/A
310 to SSO
N/A
Vostochny, Yasny
N/A
Cyclone-4M
Ukraine
Yuzhnoye Yuzhmash
38.9 m
5,000
910
3,350 to SSO
Expendable
Nova Scotia
N/A
Dauntless
United States
Vaya Space
18.3 m
> 500
N/A
> 300 to SSO
Expendable
CCSFS, The Spaceport Company Launch Platform
2026
Daytona
United States
Phantom Space
20.3 m
> 600
N/A
N/A
Expendable
VSFB, CCSFS, ASC
2025
Epsilon S
Japan
JAXA
27.2 m
1,400
N/A
600 to SSO
Expendable
KSC
2025
Gravity-2
China
Orienspace
70 m
21,500
1,500
21,500 to SSO
Partially reusable
WSLS
2025
HANBIT-NANO HyPER
South Korea
Innospace
21.7 m
N/A
N/A
90
Expendable
CEA, Andøya, ASC
2025
HANBIT-NANO LiMER
South Korea
Innospace
21.8 m
N/A
N/A
90
Expendable
CEA, Andøya, ASC
2025
Hyperbola-3
China
i-Space
69 m
8,500
N/A
N/A
Partially reusable
JSLC
2025
13,000
Expendable
H3-22L
Japan
Mitsubishi
63 m
N/A
4,000
N/A
Expendable
TNSC
N/A
H3-30S
Japan
Mitsubishi
57 m
N/A
2,100
4,000 to SSO
Expendable
TNSC
2025
Jielong 4
China
CALT
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expendable
N/A
N/A
KSLV-III
South Korea
KARI
54 m
10,000
3,500
7,000 to SSO 1,800 to TLI
Expendable
Naro
2030
Long March 9
China
CALT
114 m
150,000
N/A
50,000 to TLI
Partially/fully reusable
WSLS
2033
Long March 10
China
CALT
89–93.2 m
N/A
N/A
27,000 to TLI
Expendable
WSLS
2027
Long March 10A
China
CALT
67.4 m
14,000
N/A
N/A
Partially reusable
WSLS
2026
18,000
Expendable
Maia
France
MaiaSpace
50 m
N/A
N/A
500 to SSO
Partially reusable
CSG
2026
1,500 to SSO
Expendable
Miura 5
Spain
PLD Space
35.7 m
1,080
N/A
540 to SSO
Partially reusable
CSG
2026
MLV
United States
Firefly Aerospace
55.7 m
16,300
3,200
2,300 to TLI
Expendable
CCSFS, MARS, VSFB
2026
Nebula-1
China
Deep Blue Aerospace
21 m
2,000
N/A
N/A
Partially reusable
WSLS
2025
Nebula-2
China
Deep Blue Aerospace
N/A
25,000
N/A
N/A
Partially reusable
WSLS
N/A
Neutron
United States New Zealand
Rocket Lab
42.8 m
8,500
N/A
6,000 to SSO6,200 to polar
Partially reusable (launch site)
MARS
2025
13,000
1,800
9,700 to SSO10,100 to polar
Partially reusable (drone ship)
15,000
2,800
11,500 to SSO11,800 to polar
Expendable
NGLV
India
ISRO
93 m
23,000
9,600
N/A
Partially reusable
SDSC
2031
NGLV-H
India
ISRO
93 m
31,700
12,400
N/A
Partially reusable
SDSC
N/A
Nova
United States
Stoke Space
40.2 m
3,000
N/A
N/A
Fully reusable
CCSFS
N/A
7,000
2,500
800 to HCO 1,250 to TLI
Expendable
Pallas-1
China
Galactic Energy
42 m
8,000
N/A
N/A
Partially reusable
WSLS / TSLC
2025
Prime
United Kingdom
Orbex
19 m
200
N/A
180 to SSO
Expendable
Sutherland
2025
RFA One
Germany
RFA
30 m
1,600
450
1,300 to SSO
Expendable
SaxaVord, Andøya, CSG, Whalers Way
2025
Rokot-M
Russia
Khrunichev
N/A
1,950
N/A
N/A
Expendable
Plesetsk
TBA
ŞİMŞEK-1
Turkey
Roketsan
N/A
400
N/A
N/A
Expendable
İğneada
2027
Siraya
Taiwan
TASA
25 m
200
N/A
N/A
Expendable
N/A
TBA
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for Starliner
Despite not being officially acknowledged by the manufacturer, significant changes between different iterations of the r
Sea-launched version of the third unofficial iteration of the Ceres-1 launch vehicle.
Either 2 or 3 boosters recoverable.
Despite not being officially acknowledged by the manufacturer, significant changes between different iterations of the r
A suborbital test flight was conducted in 2014 (designated LVM-3/CARE) without the cryogenic upper stage (CUS).
A suborbital mission was conducted in 2024.
Additionally, two suborbital missions were conducted in 2010 and 2011.
A suborbital test flight succeeded in 2022.
A suborbital test flight succeeded in 2016.
Suborbital test flight in 2004, without Fregat upper stage.
Suborbital flight tests and on-pad explosions are excluded, but launches failing en route to orbit are included.
provides the first stage, including engines
Height for uncrewed version
Height for crewed version
with EUS
with EUS andadvanced boosters
There are many different methods. Each method has drawbacks and advantages, and spacecraft propulsion is an active area
The first medieval rockets were solid-fuel rockets powered by gunpowder; they were used by the Chinese, Indians, Mongols
Such as the Pegasus rocket and SpaceShipOne.
Most satellites have simple reliable chemical thrusters (often monopropellant rockets) or resistojet rockets for orbital
