Parking Orbit Definition

noun
A temporary orbit of an artificial satellite or spacecraft around the earth, moon, etc., prior to carrying out a further maneuver.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • orbital holding pattern
  • interim phase
  • interim stage
  • temporary maneuver
  • temporary orbit

Other Word Forms of Parking Orbit

Noun

Singular:
parking orbit
Plural:
parking orbits

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