1. to remove (a spacecraft or satellite) from orbit, typically to bring it back to Earth or cause it to fall into the atmosphere
Usage: technical; aerospace

1. the process or act of removing a spacecraft or satellite from orbit
Usage: technical; aerospace

Examples

• The space agency announced plans for deorbiting the aging satellite next year.
• Engineers are deorbiting the space station module to prevent collision hazards.
• Deorbiting procedures require precise calculations to ensure safe reentry.
• The spacecraft began deorbiting after completing its five-year mission.
• NASA is developing new technologies for safely deorbiting defunct satellites.
• Deorbiting the old telescope will clear valuable orbital space for new missions.