ad astra per aspera

[ ahd ah-strah per ah-spe-rah; English, ad as-truh per as-per-uh ]

Latin.

1. to the stars through difficulties: motto of Kansas.

Example Sentences

"Ad Astra per Aspera," Una explains, translates to mean "To the stars through hardship."

From Salon

Una's military trial in "Ad Astra per Aspera" was inevitable, set in motion in the show's third episode "Ghosts of Illyria."

From Salon

It will be fascinating to see how "Ad Astra per Aspera" plays in the longer term.

From Salon

With "Ad Astra per Aspera" it aspires to be bolder and wiser while shielding itself somewhat from the accusations "Discovery" sustains for supposedly making its social justice themes text as opposed to subtext.

From Salon

If that wasn't clear before the events of "Ad Astra per Aspera," we know it now.

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