Flyby (noun)

1. A close approach made by a spacecraft or aircraft to a planet, moon, or other celestial body.
2. An instance of flying close to a place or object.
3. A quick or casual visit.

Origin:

1960s: from fly + by.

Examples:

1. The spacecraft made a successful flyby of Jupiter.
2. The flyby provided scientists with valuable data on the planet.
3. The pilot performed a low flyby over the airfield.
4. The politicians made a flyby of the disaster area.
5. The rock star made a quick flyby of the small town.