Phrases with «orbiter mission»

An "orbiter mission" refers to a space exploration mission where a spacecraft is designed to orbit around a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon. Instead of landing on the surface, the spacecraft revolves or circles around the object, collecting data and sending information back to scientists on Earth. Full definition

Sentences with «orbiter mission»

  • Currently, MSSS is working on a second set of cameras for the Curiosity rover and developing the Mars Global Imaging Experiment (MAGIE) camera for a joint ESA / NASA Mars Orbiter mission launching in 2016. (msss.com)
  • MSSS is also currently operating two cameras onboard NASA's 2005 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission (MRO), the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) and the Context Camera (CTX). (msss.com)
  • For its inaugural presentation at the Dallas Art Fair the Jason Jacques Gallery will present a curated selection of contemporary ceramic art juxtaposed with rare black - and - white photographs from NASA's famous lunar orbiter missions in the 1960s. (jasonjacques.com)
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