Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lunar-module
noun
/ˈluː.nər ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/
Definition
A specialized spacecraft designed to land on the Moon’s surface and return to a command module in lunar orbit.
Examples
- The Apollo 11 lunar module, named Eagle, made its historic landing on the Moon in 1969.
- Each lunar module was equipped with landing gear to safely touch down on the Moon’s surface.
- The lunar module operated independently from the command module during its descent and ascent phases.
Meaning
The lunar module is a component of the Apollo spacecraft used during NASA’s Apollo missions to explore the Moon.
Synonyms
- moon lander
- lunar lander
- spaceship
