# New Glenn static-fire pad explosion & Starlink 10-53 routine expansion - Space News (May 29, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-05-29T13:35:20+00:00
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