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Lander

Verb / ˈlændɜ: / Another word for lander — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A spacecraft or vehicle designed to land on a planet or moon.

Synonyms & similar words

lander craft vehicle probe explorer rover module capsule shuttle spacecraft spaceship rocket

Example sentences

  1. The lander is on a mission to explore Mars.
  2. The moon lander touched down on the lunar surface.
  3. The planetary lander collected samples from the surface of the planet.
  4. The lander vehicle was equipped with sophisticated scientific instruments.
  5. The mars lander transmitted images back to Earth.

Quotes

  • 'I believe that in the future, Mars will be the most Earth-like planet that we have access to.' - Buzz Aldrin
  • 'The next time we go to the Moon, let's have an American flag on the lander.' - Newt Gingrich
  • 'I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.' - Elon Musk

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