Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deorbit

verb

/ˌdiːˈɔːrbɪt/

Definition

To cause or allow a spacecraft or satellite to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere from its orbital path.

Examples

The space agency plans to deorbit the satellite safely next year.
After completing its mission, the spacecraft will deorbit to prevent space debris.
Engineers devised a method to deorbit the malfunctioning satellite.

Meaning

Deorbit refers to the process of changing an object’s orbit so that it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere, typically leading to its landing or burning up upon re-entry.