Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lander

noun

/ˈlændər/

Definition

A lander is a spacecraft or vehicle designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon.

Examples

The Mars lander successfully touched down on the planet’s surface.
Scientists studied the data collected by the lander to understand the geology of the moon.
This lander is part of a mission to explore the possibilities of life on Mars.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to a vehicle that is equipped to safely land on a celestial body and can either remain there or support further exploration activities.