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Ad astra is a Latin phrase meaning "to the stars". The phrase has origins with Virgil, who wrote in his Aeneid: "sic itur ad astra" ('thus one journeys to the stars')[1] and "opta ardua pennis astra sequi" ('desire to pursue the high[/hard to reach] stars on wings').[2] Another origin is Seneca the Younger, who wrote in Hercules: "non est ad astra mollis e terris via" ('there is no easy way from the earth to the stars').[3]
Ad is a Latin preposition expressing direction toward in space or time (e.g. ad nauseam, ad infinitum, ad hoc, ad libidem, ad valorem, ad hominem). It is also used as a prefix in Latin word formation.[4]
Astra is the accusative plural form of the Latin word astrum 'star' (from Ancient Greek ἄστρον astron 'star', from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ster-).[5]
Ad astra is used as, or as part of, the motto of many organizations, most prominently, air forces. It has also been adopted as a proper name for various unrelated things (publications, bands, video games, etc.). It likewise sees general use as a popular Latin tag.
"To the stars on the wings of a pig"
"To the stars through difficulties;" "a rough road leads to the stars;" or "Through hardships, to the stars."
"From the depths to the stars."
"Through adversity to the stars" or "Through struggle to the stars."
"Through hardships to the stars" or "To the stars through difficulties."
"Through boldness to the stars."
"speedily to the stars."
"Thus one goes to the stars."
"Such is the pathway to the stars."
"Reach for the stars."
"From here the way leads to the stars"