suborbital

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Below the orbit of the eye
Not reaching orbit; having a trajectory that does not reach escape 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.

Not reaching orbit, having a trajectory that does not reach escape velocity and so must return to ground eventually
situated on or below the floor of the eye socket; "a suborbital bone"
having or involving a trajectory of less than one orbit; "the first manned suborbital flight
situated on or below the floor of the eye socket; "a suborbital bone" having or involving a trajectory of less than one orbit; "the first manned suborbital flight
{s} of less than one orbit; situated beneath the orbit of the eye (Anatomy)
having or involving a trajectory of less than one orbit; "the first manned suborbital flight"
Situated under or below the orbit
suborbital
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