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suborbital

/ˌsʌbɔːrˈbɪtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does suborbital mean?

adjective

Above or below the orbit of a celestial body, especially the Earth. Relating to or denoting a flight or trajectory that does not reach orbit.

Example

"The suborbital flight was a short but intense experience."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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