suborbitar

/sʌbˈɔrbɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or existing in the space between an object’s orbit and the surface of the Earth or another celestial body

“The suborbital flight reached an altitude of 50 kilometers before descending.”

Synonyms

  • interorbital
  • suborbital

Antonyms

  • orbital
  • terrestrial