SpaceX · USA
ISRO · India
| Starship | Metric | GSLV Mk III (LVM3) |
|---|---|---|
| ~150,000 kg+1400% | Payload to LEO | 10,000 kg |
| ~21,000 kg+425% | Payload to GTO | 4,000 kg |
| 121 m+179% | Height | 43.43 m |
| ~$600/kg+650% | Cost per kg | ~$4,500/kg |
| ~55% | Success Rate | +82%100% |
| 2023 | First Flight | +0%2017 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | ISRO |
| USA | Country | India |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
5
Starship wins
0
Tied
2
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) wins
Starship delivers 1400% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Starship is more cost-effective at ~$600/kg vs ~$4,500/kg.
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) has a higher success rate (100% vs ~55%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Starship is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Starship wins on more metrics (5 vs 2), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.