lander

[lan-der]

noun

1. a space probe designed to land on a planet or other solid celestial body.

lander

/ ˈlændə /

noun

1. a spacecraft designed to land on a planet or other body Compare orbiter

Word History and Origins

Origin of lander¹

First recorded in 1960–65; land + -er ¹

Example Sentences

SpaceX must first demonstrate it can refuel the lander in Earth orbit in a complicated procedure after takeoff so it can carry out its lunar mission.

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A launch of its Lanyue lander, equipped to carry two taikonauts to the lunar surface, “validated” its landing and takeoff system, state media reported.

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Kosmos 482's lander capsule was built to survive the extreme heat and pressure of Venus's atmosphere, meaning it had a robust heat shield and durable structure.

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Phage remind me of a moon lander – a big capsule on spindly legs – just instead of landing on the surface of the moon they use their legs to select their victim.

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The parachute system, originally intended to slow the lander's descent towards Venus, is likely long since degraded after more than 50 years in space.

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