pathfinder
noun
path·find·er
ˈpath-ˌfīn-dər 
ˈpäth-
: one that discovers a way
especially
: one that explores untraversed regions to mark out a new route
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a pathfinder of the fashion world
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Payload will be Blue Origin Blue Ring pathfinder.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
The first and second stages both appeared to perform nominally, and the Blue Ring pathfinder was put into its intended orbit.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
The pathfinder remained onboard New Glenn’s second stage for the duration of the six-hour mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin’s pathfinder spacecraft is slated to launch atop one of the company’s New Glenn rockets, which was set to make its debut flight Monday morning.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
The first and second stages both appeared to perform nominally, and the Blue Ring pathfinder was put into its intended orbit.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
The pathfinder remained onboard New Glenn’s second stage for the duration of the six-hour mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin’s pathfinder spacecraft is slated to launch atop one of the company’s New Glenn rockets, which was set to make its debut flight Monday morning.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pathfinder
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pathfinder
noun
path·find·er
ˈpath-ˌfīn-dər
ˈpȧth-
: one that discovers a way and especially a new route in unexplored regions
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