Current Science News Highlights: Space Missions, Satellite Ventures, and Crocodile Fossils

In breaking space news, Firefly’s Alpha rocket experienced a malfunction during its sixth ascent, causing a Lockheed Martin satellite to plummet into the Pacific Ocean. The mishap occurred shortly after Alpha’s upper engine nozzle detached, resulting in dramatically reduced thrust, as per Firefly Aerospace. A state media report confirmed the safe return of China’s Shenzhou-19 spacecraft, landing in the country’s north following a weather-related delay. The crew completed their mission to the ‘Tiangong’ space station, marking another milestone in China’s space endeavors. The US Senate Commerce Committee has approved President Trump’s nominees for NASA and the FCC, endorsing entrepreneur Jared…