Meaning of the word lander in English

What does lander mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lander

US /ˈlæn.dɚ/
UK /ˈlæn.dər/

Noun

a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon:

Example:
The European Space Agency was scheduled to place a lander on Mars.