was orbiting
Past progressive conjugation of orbit. There are other translations for this conjugation.

orbit

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This group warned us of this alien race that was orbiting the equator.
Este grupo nos advirtió de la raza alienígena que estaba orbitando el ecuador.
The spacecraft came within 5 miles of Vostok 3, which was orbiting Earth.
La nave espacial se aproximó hasta 5 millas de Vostok 3, que se encontraba orbitando la Tierra.
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