orbitostat

/ˌɔːrbiˈtɒstæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to stabilize the orientation of a rotating object, especially a spacecraft, by measuring and controlling its angular velocity.

“The orbitostat helped to maintain the satellite’s precise orbit around the planet.”

Synonyms

  • gyrostat
  • inertial measurement unit

Antonyms

  • desorientator
  • orientation controller