orbiter

Definition

An object that orbits another, especially a spacecraft that orbits a planet etc. without landing on it.

Etymology

From orbit + -er.

Example Sentences

• "One day after the Hope maneuver, a Chinese spacecraft, Tianwen-1, is to also enter orbit around Mars. The Chinese mission is carrying a lander and a rover to explore a large impact basin called Utopia Planitia, but those are not to detach from the orbiter and head to the surface until May."
• "The orbiters in her life in high likelihood like to talk about this and make themselves her emotional tampon and outlet."