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orbiter

/ˈɔːbɪtə/

/ˈɔrbɪtər/

orbiternoun

orbiters

/ˈɔːbɪtə/

/ˈɔrbɪtər/

Translations

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

orbiteradjective

/ˈɔː.bɪ.tə/

/ˈɔr.bɪ.tɚ/

Used mainly attributively to modify another noun (e.g. "orbiter module").

Definitions

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.

Synonyms