SpaceX · USA
CASC / CALT · China
| Starship | Metric | Long March 5 |
|---|---|---|
| ~150,000 kg+500% | Payload to LEO | 25,000 kg |
| ~21,000 kg+50% | Payload to GTO | 14,000 kg |
| 121 m+112% | Height | 56.97 m |
| ~$600/kg | Cost per kg | +>100%N/A |
| ~55% | Success Rate | +71%94.1% |
| 2023 | First Flight | +0%2016 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | CASC / CALT |
| USA | Country | China |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
4
Starship wins
0
Tied
3
Long March 5 wins
Starship delivers 500% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Long March 5 has a higher success rate (94.1% vs ~55%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Starship is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Starship wins on more metrics (4 vs 3), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.