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Loading contentThe most powerful launch vehicles — 50 tonnes or more to low Earth orbit (where the figure is documented).
| Vehicle | Country | First flight | Lift class | LEO payload | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn V | United States | 1967 | Super heavy-lift | 140,000 kg | Retired |
| Energia | Soviet Union | 1987 | Super heavy-lift | 100,000 kg | Retired |
| Falcon Heavy | United States | 2018 | Super heavy-lift | 63,800 kg | Active |
| Space Launch System (SLS) | United States | 2022 | Super heavy-lift | 95,000 kg | Active |