Flyby: meaning, definitions and examples
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flyby
[ ˈflaɪbaɪ ]
space mission
A flyby refers to a flight past a specified point, often used in the context of spacecraft traveling close to a celestial body such as a planet or moon without entering into orbit. This technique allows scientists to gather various data about the celestial object, including its atmosphere, surface properties, and gravitational field. Flybys are typically used in planetary exploration missions to maximize the amount of information collected while minimizing fuel consumption and travel time.
Synonyms
approach, pass, sweep past
Examples of usage
- The Voyager spacecraft conducted a historic flyby of Jupiter.
- NASA is planning a flyby of Saturn's moons.
- The flyby mission enabled astronomers to discover new rings around the planet.
Translations
Translations of the word "flyby" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobrevoo
🇮🇳 उड़ान के दौरान पास होना
🇩🇪 Vorbeiflug
🇮🇩 penerbangan dekat
🇺🇦 проліт
🇵🇱 przelot
🇯🇵 フライバイ
🇫🇷 survol
🇪🇸 sobrevuelo
🇹🇷 yakın geçiş
🇰🇷 비행
🇸🇦 تحليق قريب
🇨🇿 přelét
🇸🇰 prelet
🇨🇳 飞越
🇸🇮 leteljski prelet
🇮🇸 fljúgandi flug
🇰🇿 ұшып өту
🇬🇪 ფრენის სიახლოვე
🇦🇿 pərvanə
🇲🇽 sobrevuelo
Etymology
The term 'flyby' originated in the mid-20th century, specifically within the context of aviation and space exploration. It combines the prefix 'fly', which stems from Old English 'flēogan', meaning to soar or to move with wings, and the word 'by', suggesting proximity or passage. As aeronautics advanced, particularly with the advent of space travel in the 1960s, 'flyby' became popularized to describe the method of maneuvering a spacecraft close to celestial bodies for scientific observation. This method has been crucial for missions like the Mariner flybys of Mars and the Voyager missions that explored the outer planets, highlighting its importance in advancing our understanding of the solar system.