orbiter

/ˈɔrbɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a celestial body that revolves around a larger body, such as a planet or moon

“The orbiter provided stunning views of the Earth from space.”

2. noun

a spacecraft designed to orbit a celestial body

“The Mars orbiter sent back valuable data about the planet’s atmosphere.”

3. noun

a person or thing that orbits or revolves around something else

“The orbiter of the company’s CEO was a trusted advisor.”

Synonyms

  • satellite
  • spacecraft

Antonyms

  • impactor
  • lander