First Contact
It is not only the largest, but one of the outer-most orbiting satellites. it is also the slowest orbit compatible to the others, making it the most viable for a first landing. \* \* \* from the journal of dr.
Prisoners of War - The Clash
"but also a target," rei mused, with a small smile tugging on his lips, "it might be subject to orbital bombardment and ground assault."
SENTIENCE - Chapter Five - Improv
Accelerating the half-century journey into only a few moments, i focused the animation on my entry, orbit, and landing.
Astral High - Chapter 21
It also orbits a star. which orbits other stars and systems. which orbit other systems that orbit a massive point of gravity at the heart of the galaxy.
An Endless Voyage continued ch 15
"they wadn't keen on goin' through the transporters, but seein' as they got atmospheric jets an' orbital craft ah reckon they might be less fearful a' flight."
Roads Untraveled - Part XXIII
The orbiter cleared the starbreeze's rear cargo doors, then the larger ship veered upward sharply and cued ari to click her radio. "keep them safe, alex. i'm trusting you here." "we'll have to hope orbit's still clear.
Eccentric Orbit, Part Two: Transfer
#2 of eccentric orbit well, here it is, in a much more reasonable time-frame! extremewolf80 liked what he saw, and hopefully you will too, so read and enjoy!
Terra - The Beginning
There where millions of ships in orbit around the planet, some in low orbit, others in high orbit, many with docking pylons and walkways attached.
Chapter 3: The Calm Before The Storm
"perhaps get into orbit and establish a safe landing zone. i'm not trying to be shot down by surface-to-air missiles when i get into the area. i'll contact you when i'm in orbit. can this new great fox carrier even land?" falco scoffed.
SENTIENCE - Chapter Three - Long Fall
The orbiter, much like its colloquial name implies, was staying in orbit. it would be my connection to earth, allowing me to relay information back when it passed overhead. in addition, it would also keep giving me data from orbit, the big-picture stuff.
They Reign - 3
There is a radio communications device visible on the probe you may use to speak directly to us in orbit! i repeat, if you can hear this voice, please approach the probe!"