suborbital.
Not reaching orbit; having a trajectory that does not reach orbital velocity and so must return to ground eventually.
Meaning & usage
Not reaching orbit; having a trajectory that does not reach orbital velocity and so must return to ground eventually.
The first rocket test was suborbital; it didn't even get off the ground but rather exploded on the launchpad.
Below the orbit of the eye.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English orbital English suborbital From sub- + orbital.
A suborbital bone.
A portion of an orbital.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English orbital English suborbital From sub- + orbital.
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