China’s Moon mission sees first seeds sprout
"Seeds taken up to the Moon by China’s Chang’e-4 mission have sprouted, says China National Space Administration.
It marks the first time any biological matter has grown on the Moon, and is being seen as a significant step towards long-term space exploration.
The Chang’e 4 is the first mission to land on and explore the Moon’s far side, facing away from Earth.
It touched down on 3 January, carrying instruments to analyse the region’s geology."