The Indian Space Research Organisation opened the new year by successfully germinating seeds in space. It is the first time that the space agency achieved such a feat, using cowpea seeds.

The year 2025 is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular, with a breathtaking lineup of space events and groundbreaking missions that will captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike.

Only the United States, Russia and China have carried out space docking missions, which allow separate satellites to work as a team, coordinating their tasks and sharing resources that can’t be ...