Synonyms for

Orbiter

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

Definition

a spacecraft or satellite that orbits around a planet or moon

Synonyms & similar words

artificialsatellite satellite satellite spacecraft vehicle capsule rocket probe lander shuttle module explorer observatory telescope flyby rover lander-rover

Example sentences

  1. The orbiter traveled around the Earth every 90 minutes.
  2. NASA launched an orbiter to explore Jupiter's moons.
  3. The orbiter sent back pictures of the Martian landscape.
  4. The orbiter's mission was to study the atmosphere of Venus.
  5. The orbiter was equipped with cameras and scientific instruments.

Quotes

  • "I think we're going to Mars because it's a destination that appeals to everyone. It is a planet that we have to know more about, and I think we need to know what we can do there. And it's just Mars." - Buzz Aldrin
  • "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard." - John F. Kennedy
  • "Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still. We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean. We are ready at last to set sail for the stars." - Carl Sagan

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