enter orbit

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to begin moving in an orbital path

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Examples (10)

  • The rocket successfully entered orbit after launch.
  • Scientists watched anxiously as the probe prepared to enter orbit.
  • It took several stages for the spacecraft to enter its final orbit.
  • Once it enters orbit, the satellite will begin transmitting data.
  • Engineers calculated the precise moment for the module to enter orbit.
  • The mission's primary goal was to safely enter orbit.
  • Having entered orbit, the astronauts began their scheduled tasks.
  • A small error could prevent the vehicle from being able to enter orbit.
  • Future missions aim to help larger payloads enter orbit.
  • The plan specified that the shuttle would enter a low Earth orbit.