orbited

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Back in 1968, Apollo 8 orbited the Moon 10 times without landing.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Among the many faulty narratives that orbited out of the government, one asked us to consider the mental anguish suffered by these dispatched officers.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

"As with other stars orbited by exoplanets, the observed light curve of WASP-39 is flatter than previous models can explain," she adds.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024

She was the star we orbited, our center of gravity, and without her, we were adrift.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Then, in May, the Soviet Union orbited Sputnik III, weighing in at a whopping 2,925 pounds.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam