Definition of "lander" []

• A space vehicle designed to land on a celestial body, such as the moon or a planet. (noun)

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• "If development money for a heavy lift vehicle or a lunar lander is cut, delayed or otherwise diverted we'll know the true nature of the Administrations commitment to space exploration."
• "For instance, they say the capsule lander is better than the lifting body lander, and in the same breath they say the capsule lander can't meet the mission requirements because the parachutes can't take the weight.????"
• "Whether your lander is in cherry condition and you just want to keep it running well, or you have one you found covered in dust in a warehouse in New Mexico, this manual can help you get the most out of your 1969 series lunar lander."