LOR
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Lunar orbit rendezvous. Refers to the technique of manned lunar landing that involves detaching a small lunar lander from the earth return capsule. This lands on the surface, then returns to lunar orbit, with the crew transferring back to the mother ship for the return to earth. Purportedly this saved total launch mass, allowing a manned lunar landing to be accomplished in a single booster launch.