# Starship Version 3 test milestone & Dying star ‘cosmic crystal ball’ - Space News (May 23, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-05-23T14:19:31+00:00
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