NASA / Boeing · USA
ISRO · India
| SLS Block 1 | Metric | GSLV Mk III (LVM3) |
|---|---|---|
| 95,000 kg+850% | Payload to LEO | 10,000 kg |
| 27,000 kg+575% | Payload to GTO | 4,000 kg |
| 98.1 m+126% | Height | 43.43 m |
| ~$40,000+/kg | Cost per kg | +789%~$4,500/kg |
| 100% | Success Rate | 100% |
| 2022 | First Flight | +0%2017 |
| No | Reusable | No |
| NASA / Boeing | Company | ISRO |
| USA | Country | India |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
3
SLS Block 1 wins
2
Tied
2
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) wins
SLS Block 1 delivers 850% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) is more cost-effective at ~$4,500/kg vs ~$40,000+/kg.
Overall, SLS Block 1 wins on more metrics (3 vs 2), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.