pathfinder
noun
path·find·er
ˈpath-ˌfīn-dər 
ˈpäth-
: one that discovers a way
especially
: one that explores untraversed regions to mark out a new route
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a pathfinder of the fashion world
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The test flight will launch a pathfinder version of Blue Ring, a new spacecraft platform the company has built.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
The rocket is carrying a Blue Ring pathfinder, a demonstrator of the company's in-space vehicle that will provide power and last-mile services to future payloads.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin’s pathfinder spacecraft is slated to launch atop one of the company’s New Glenn rockets, which was set to make its debut flight Monday morning.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
The pathfinder won't leave the second stage for NG-1, but will test out communication and telemetry.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
The rocket is carrying a Blue Ring pathfinder, a demonstrator of the company's in-space vehicle that will provide power and last-mile services to future payloads.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin’s pathfinder spacecraft is slated to launch atop one of the company’s New Glenn rockets, which was set to make its debut flight Monday morning.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
The pathfinder won't leave the second stage for NG-1, but will test out communication and telemetry.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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pathfinder
noun
path·find·er
ˈpath-ˌfīn-dər
ˈpȧth-
: one that discovers a way and especially a new route in unexplored regions
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