SpaceX · USA
ISRO · India
| Falcon 9 | Metric | GSLV Mk III (LVM3) |
|---|---|---|
| 22,800 kg+128% | Payload to LEO | 10,000 kg |
| 8,300 kg+108% | Payload to GTO | 4,000 kg |
| 70 m+61% | Height | 43.43 m |
| ~$2,720/kg+65% | Cost per kg | ~$4,500/kg |
| 99.5% | Success Rate | +1%100% |
| 2010+0% | First Flight | 2017 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | ISRO |
| USA | Country | India |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
6
Falcon 9 wins
0
Tied
1
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) wins
Falcon 9 delivers 128% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon 9 is more cost-effective at ~$2,720/kg vs ~$4,500/kg.
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) has a higher success rate (100% vs 99.5%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Falcon 9 is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon 9 wins on more metrics (6 vs 1), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.