orbiting, ppl. a.
(ˈɔːbɪtɪŋ)
[f. orbit v. + -ing2.]
That is moving in or into an orbit.
| 1957 Observer 20 Oct. 14/4 Such tricky problems as traffic regulations for orbiting satellites. 1960 Eng. Lang. Teaching XIV. 85 The orbiting prices also smooth the road to merger. 1962 Newnes Conc. Encycl. Nucl. Energy 37/2 The number Z of orbiting electrons equals the number of protons. 1965 Newsweek 20 Dec. 57 After weeks inside an orbiting laboratory, the physiological changes may be so profound that Earth becomes the alien environment. 1969 Guardian 17 Jan. 1 Russia yesterday created the first orbiting space station. 1971 Nature 23 Apr. 494/2 The orbiting Explorer 42 satellite is beginning to oust rocket and balloon borne X-ray experiments from their position of prime importance. 1976 Field 18 Nov. 979/1 Orbiting satellites..can tell quickly and comprehensively what is happening on earth at the present, particularly in the matter of temperatures and wind. |