orbiter

UK
/ˈɔːbɪtə/
US
/ˈɔrbɪtər/

Translations

orbiternoun
orbiters
pl
UK
/ˈɔːbɪtə/
US
/ˈɔrbɪtər/
орбитальный аппарат
The orbiter successfully entered the planet's orbit.
Орбитальный аппарат успешно вошел в орбиту планеты.
The orbiter sent back high-resolution images of the moon.
Спутник отправил обратно изображения Луны высокого разрешения.
Additional translations
космический аппарат
orbiteradjective
UK
/ˈɔː.bɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɔr.bɪ.tɚ/
Used mainly attributively to modify another noun (e.g. "orbiter module").

Definitions

orbiternoun
A spacecraft designed to go into orbit, especially one that orbits a planet or moon without landing on it.
The Mars Orbiter has been sending back valuable data about the planet's atmosphere.
A person or thing that orbits around something.
The satellite acts as an orbiter, continuously circling the Earth to provide communication services.
The winged, crew-carrying component of NASA's Space Shuttle that remained in orbit while the boosters and external tank were jettisoned.
After launch, the orbiter executed a series of burns to reach its designated orbit.
Slang. A person (typically a man) who maintains close or friendly contact with someone, usually hoping for a future romantic or sexual opportunity.
She complained that most of the guys messaging her were just orbiters waiting for a chance.
orbiteradjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a spacecraft that remains in orbit rather than landing.
The mission included an orbiter section and a lander section.