Suborbital (adjective)

1. Below or outside the orbit of a celestial body, especially a planet or moon.
2. Not reaching or traveling to the orbit of a celestial body, but reaching an altitude below it.

Origin:

From sub- 'below, less than' + orbital, from latin orbita 'course, path, orbit'. the word dates back to the mid 20th century.

Examples:

1. The suborbital flight was used to test the spacecraft's systems.
2. The suborbital trajectory of the meteor allowed for it to burn up in the atmosphere.
3. The suborbital path of the satellite avoids the major sources of radiation.
4. The suborbital path of the aircraft allowed for a quicker travel time.
5. The suborbital mission will provide valuable data for future space exploration.