suborbital

noun

adjective

1
Not reaching orbit; having a trajectory that does not reach orbital velocity and so must return to ground eventually
“The first rocket test was suborbital; it didn't even get off the ground but rather exploded on the launchpad.”
2
Below the orbit of the eye
ant:supraorbital

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