orbiter

1. Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon (synset 104144527)
   is a type of: equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
   subtypes:

   • astronomy satellite - a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation
   • communications satellite - an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
   • ballistic capsule, space vehicle, spacecraft - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
   • space laboratory, space platform, space station - a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
   • sputnik - a Russian artificial satellite
   • spy satellite - a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions
   • meteorological satellite, weather satellite - a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below
   has: solar array, solar battery, solar panel - electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells
   same as: artificial satellite, satellite

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