SpaceX · USA
JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Japan
| Falcon 9 | Metric | H3 |
|---|---|---|
| 22,800 kg+38% | Payload to LEO | 16,500 kg |
| 8,300 kg+28% | Payload to GTO | 6,500 kg |
| 70 m+23% | Height | 57 m |
| ~$2,720/kg+102% | Cost per kg | ~$5,500/kg |
| 99.5%+33% | Success Rate | 75% |
| 2010+1% | First Flight | 2024 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| USA | Country | Japan |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
7
Falcon 9 wins
0
Tied
0
H3 wins
Falcon 9 delivers 38% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon 9 is more cost-effective at ~$2,720/kg vs ~$5,500/kg.
Falcon 9 has a higher success rate (99.5% vs 75%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Falcon 9 is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon 9 wins on more metrics (7 vs 0), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.