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orbiter

/ɔːrˈbaɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does orbiter mean?

noun

An object or spacecraft that orbits around a celestial body, such as a planet or moon. A person or team that orbits around a central figure or organization.

Example

"The spacecraft orbiter was designed to study the planet's atmosphere and geology."

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