The longest mission to the Moon was also a relatively recent one; it was slow not because it was an old ship, but because it was extremely fuel and energy efficient. This mission was undertaken by the European Space Agency (ESA) SMART-1 lunar probe, and it took 1 year and 1 month to reach the Moon.
Buteo regalis. Ferruginous means rust-colored--a good description for this big hawk. It can often be seen soaring in wide circles in the sky in open country. This hawk is very rare in Minnesota, but it is seen occasionally along the western edge of the state. No nests have been recorded here.
Attagenus pellio. Attagenus pellio, the fur beetle or carpet beetle, is an important pest damaging stored products such as furs, skins, textiles and grain. Attagenus pelio is a 4â6 mm-long oval shaped insect with two patches of white hair on the elytra.