orbit
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Replacing the ageing Shenzhou, it will carry astronauts into lunar orbit.
From Barron's
On that theme, SpaceX’s mega IPO is coming into orbit and could even be filed for this week, according to a report Wednesday.
From Barron's
Divorce, marriage, kids, no kids; so many of the men in McCarthy’s orbit feel alienated, adrift, untethered to any community.
From Los Angeles Times
Some exoplanets follow highly elliptical orbits, meaning the amount of heat they receive from their star changes significantly over time.
From Science Daily
After liftoff, the team will not immediately head towards the Moon, instead entering orbit around Earth.
From Barron's
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