Analytics/Comparison Tool
Comparison Tool
Compare vehicles, engines, or organizations side by side
Soyuz-U vs. Falcon 9 vs. Space Shuttle
| Attribute | Soyuz-U | Falcon 9 | Space Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TsSKB-Progress | SpaceX | RWI |
| Status | Retired | Active | Retired |
| Height | 50.7 m | 69.8 m | 38.1 m |
| Payload to LEO | 7.2 t | 22.8 t | 24.4 t |
| Reusable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total launches | 788 | 701 | 135 |
| Success Rate | 97.2% | 99.4% | 98.5% |
| First flight | 1973 | 2018 | 1981 |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 3 |