: one that lands
especially
: a space vehicle that is designed to land on a celestial body (such as the moon or a planet)
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The lander will separate and prepare for its touchdown attempt.
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
The company revealed in a news conference Friday evening that its Odysseus Moon lander tipped over and fell on its side.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2024
The company revealed in a news conference Friday evening that its Odysseus Moon lander tipped over and fell on its side.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lander
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“Lander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lander. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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