parking orbit

park·ing or·bit

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Definitions of parking orbit words

noun parking orbit a temporary orbit in which a spacecraft awaits the next phase of its mission. 1
noun parking orbit an orbit around the earth or moon in which a spacecraft can be placed temporarily in order to prepare for the next step in its programme 0
noun parking orbit a temporary orbit of an artificial satellite or spacecraft around the earth, moon, etc., prior to carrying out a further maneuver 0

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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