Orbiter
(noun)
- A spacecraft that orbits a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon.
- A vehicle that circles around a central point or object.
Origin:
From english orbit + -er, from latin orbita ("path, track, cours.e")
Examples:
- The orbiter took high-resolution images of the planet's surface.
- The orbiter"s mission was to study the planet"s atmosphere.
- The orbiter's thrusters adjusted its orbit to avoid debris.
- The amusement park's orbiter ride spun riders in circles at high speeds.
- The company's new orbiter drone can fly in circles around a specific object or location.