Saturn V vs Space Launch System
Saturn V stands 110.6 m (363 ft), Space Launch System 98 m (322 ft). Saturn V can lift 140,000 kg to low Earth orbit, Space Launch System 95,000 kg. Saturn V has flown 13 times (92% successful), and Space Launch System has flown 2 times (100% successful).
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| Saturn V | Space Launch System | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 110.6 m (363 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Diameter | 10.1 m | 8.4 m |
| Payload to LEO | 140,000 kg | 95,000 kg |
| Launches | 13 | 2 |
| Success rate | 92% | 100% |
| First flight | 9 November 1967 | 16 November 2022 |
| Flown | 1967 to 1973 | 2022 to 2026 |
| Stages | 3 | 2 |
| Propellants | Kerosene / LOX, LH2 / LOX | Solid, LH2 / LOX |
| Reusable | None | None |
| Builder | Boeing / North American / Douglas | Boeing / Northrop Grumman / Aerojet Rocketdyne / ULA |
| In the encyclopedia | Saturn V | Space Launch System Block 1 |
