flyby Definition
the act of flying close to a planet, moon, or other celestial body in order to study it.
Using flyby: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flyby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The spacecraft will perform a flyby of the asteroid next week.
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The flyby provided valuable data about the planet's atmosphere.
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The satellite was launched to conduct a series of flybys of Jupiter's moons.
flyby Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for flyby
- close approach
- planetary encounter
- orbital maneuver
Summary: flyby in Brief
A 'flyby' [flahy-bahy] is the act of flying close to a planet, moon, or other celestial body in order to study it. It is often used in space exploration and provides valuable data about the object being studied. Examples include 'The spacecraft will perform a flyby of the asteroid next week.' and 'The satellite was launched to conduct a series of flybys of Jupiter's moons.'
