Orbiter (Noun)

Meaning

Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The space agency launched a new orbiter to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
• The lunar orbiter sent back stunning images of the Moon's surface, revealing new details about its geology.
• After completing its mission, the orbiter was intentionally crashed into the planet's surface to avoid becoming space debris.
• The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been orbiting the Red Planet since 2006, providing valuable data about its geology and atmosphere.
• The orbiter's advanced sensors and cameras allowed scientists to study the Earth's oceans and land surfaces in unprecedented detail.

Synonyms

• Satellite
• Artificial Satellite

Hypernyms

• Equipment

Hyponyms

• Sputnik
• Astronomy Satellite
• Space Station
• Space Platform
• Spacecraft
• Meteorological Satellite
• Ballistic Capsule
• Communications Satellite
• Weather Satellite
• Spy Satellite

Related Words

• Orbit (verb)