aerobee

/ɛrəˈbiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of high-altitude rocket used for scientific research, particularly for launching sounding rockets.

“The aerobee rocket carried a payload of scientific instruments to study the upper atmosphere.”

2. verb

To propel or launch something, especially a rocket, into the upper atmosphere or space.

“The engineers aerobee the spacecraft to prepare it for its mission to Mars.”

Synonyms

  • rocket
  • spacecraft

Antonyms

  • ground-based
  • terrestrial