# Artemis II crew shares lunar experience & SpaceX Starship test flight succeeds - Space News (May 5, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-05-05T14:10:07+00:00
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