Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or revolving around the orbit of a celestial body

“The satellite is in a highly elliptical orbital path.”

2. noun

a path or trajectory that an object follows as it revolves around a celestial body

“The astronaut’s orbital took him around the Earth four times.”

3. noun

a region of space where the gravitational pull of a celestial body is significant

“The astronaut entered the Earth’s orbital and began to orbit the planet.”