NASA / Boeing · USA
Blue Origin · USA
| SLS Block 1 | Metric | New Glenn |
|---|---|---|
| 95,000 kg+111% | Payload to LEO | 45,000 kg |
| 27,000 kg+108% | Payload to GTO | 13,000 kg |
| 98.1 m+0% | Height | 98 m |
| ~$40,000+/kg | Cost per kg | +2567%~$1,500/kg |
| 100%+49% | Success Rate | 67% |
| 2022+0% | First Flight | 2025 |
| No | Reusable | Yes |
| NASA / Boeing | Company | Blue Origin |
| USA | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
5
SLS Block 1 wins
0
Tied
2
New Glenn wins
SLS Block 1 delivers 111% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
New Glenn is more cost-effective at ~$1,500/kg vs ~$40,000+/kg.
SLS Block 1 has a higher success rate (100% vs 67%), indicating greater flight heritage.
New Glenn is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, SLS Block 1 wins on more metrics (5 vs 2), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.