Meaning of the word orbiter in English
What does orbiter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
orbiter
US /ˈɔːr.bɪ.-t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɔː.bɪ.tər/
Noun
a spacecraft designed to go into orbit around a celestial body, such as a planet or moon, without landing on its surface
Example:
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The Mars orbiter sent back high-resolution images of the planet's surface.
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The space shuttle orbiter was the main component of the Space Transportation System.