suborbital

adj 2noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

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.

2

Below the orbit of the eye.

noun

1

A suborbital bone.

2

A portion of an orbital.

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