Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flyby
noun
/ˈflaɪbaɪ/
Definition
A flyby is a technique used in spaceflight where a spacecraft passes close to a celestial body, gathering data and images without landing on it.
Examples
- The spacecraft made a spectacular flyby of Jupiter, capturing stunning images of its atmosphere.
- NASA’s Voyager probes conducted a flyby of Neptune, providing valuable information about its rings.
- During the flyby, scientists were able to study the surface features of the asteroid up close.
Meaning
A close approach of a spacecraft to a planet, moon, or other celestial object, utilized for scientific research and observations.
Synonyms
- approach
- overflight
- pass
