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View synonyms for orbiter
orbiter
[ awr-bi-ter ]
noun
, U.S. Aerospace.
- Also called space shuttle orbiter. the crew- and payload-carrying component of the space shuttle.
- a space probe designed to orbit a planetary body or moon.
orbiter
/ ˈɔːbɪtə /
noun
- a spacecraft or satellite designed to orbit a planet or other body without landing on it Compare lander
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However, the probe stayed in contact with the Rosetta orbiter and has already sent back some photos.
From The Daily Beast
The basic approach went as planned: after separating from the Rosetta orbiter, Philae coasted slowly to the comet surface.
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