SpaceX · USA
SpaceX · USA
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg | Payload to LEO | +135%~150,000 kg |
| 26,700 kg+27% | Payload to GTO | ~21,000 kg |
| 70 m | Height | +73%121 m |
| ~$1,400/kg | Cost per kg | +133%~$600/kg |
| 100%+82% | Success Rate | ~55% |
| 2018+0% | First Flight | 2023 |
| Yes | Reusable | Yes |
| SpaceX | Company | SpaceX |
| USA | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
3
Falcon Heavy wins
1
Tied
3
Starship wins
Starship delivers 135% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Starship is more cost-effective at ~$600/kg vs ~$1,400/kg.
Falcon Heavy has a higher success rate (100% vs ~55%), indicating greater flight heritage.
It's a close matchup — both rockets trade wins across different metrics, each excelling in different areas.