suborbital

/səˈbɔrbiːtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or capable of flight just above the Earth’s atmosphere without entering into orbit

“The suborbital flight was a test for future space travel.”

2. noun

a flight or spacecraft that follows a suborbital trajectory

“The suborbital vehicle reached an altitude of 100 kilometers.”

Synonyms

  • hypersonic
  • subspace

Antonyms

  • interplanetary
  • orbital