Medium-lift launch vehicle
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A medium-lift launch vehicle (MLV) is a rocket launch vehicle that is capable of lifting between 2,000 to 20,000 kg (4,400 to 44,100 lb) by NASA classification or between 5,000 to 20,000 kilograms (11,000 to 44,000 lb) by Russian classification[1] of payload into low Earth orbit (LEO).[2] An MLV is between small-lift launch vehicles and heavy-lift launch vehicles.
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Name | Medium-lift launch vehicle |
Operators | Various space organizations |
Preceded by | Small-lift launch vehicle |
Succeeded by | Heavy-lift launch vehicle |
Built | 1958– |
Building | 8 |
Active | 25 |
Retired | 41 |
General characteristics | |
Propulsion | Various liquid-fueled engines and solid motors |
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