suborbital Definition
relating to a trajectory or flight path that takes an object, especially a spacecraft, partly around the Earth but does not result in a complete orbit.
Using suborbital: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suborbital" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The suborbital flight reached an altitude of 100 kilometers before returning to Earth.
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Virgin Galactic is planning to offer suborbital space tourism flights in the near future.
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The rocket was designed for suborbital research missions.
suborbital Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for suborbital
- parabolic
- non-orbital
- high-altitude
Summary: suborbital in Brief
The term 'suborbital' [sʌbˈɔːbɪtl] refers to a trajectory or flight path that takes an object, especially a spacecraft, partly around the Earth but does not result in a complete orbit. It is often used in the context of space exploration and research, as well as commercial space tourism. Examples include Virgin Galactic's suborbital space tourism flights and rockets designed for suborbital research missions.
