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  2. Ad astra - Wikipedia

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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 ]

  3. List of Latin phrases (S) - Wikipedia

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    Mock-Latin motto of The Addams Family. sic infit: so it begins: sic itur ad astra: thus you shall go to the stars: From Virgil, Aeneid book IX, line 641. Possibly the source of the ad astra phrases. Motto of several institutions, including the Royal Canadian Air Force. sic parvis magna: greatness from small beginnings: Motto of Sir Francis ...

  4. List of Latin phrases (full) - Wikipedia

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    ad arbitrium: at will, at pleasure: ad astra: to the stars: A common name or motto, in whole or part, among many publications ad astra per aspera: to the stars through difficulties: i.e., "a rough road leads to the stars", as on the Launch Complex 34 memorial plaque for the astronauts of Apollo 1. Used as a motto by the State of Kansas and ...

  5. List of Latin phrases (A) - Wikipedia

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    ad arbitrium: at will, at pleasure: ad astra: to the stars: A common name or motto, in whole or part, among many publications ad astra per aspera: to the stars through difficulties: i.e., "a rough road leads to the stars", as on the Launch Complex 34 memorial plaque for the astronauts of Apollo 1. Used as a motto by the State of Kansas and ...

  6. Inside Elon Musk’s plans for a private preschool in Texas ...

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    Ad AstraLatin for "to the stars"—just received its initial permit, ... collage, construct words, and study globes and maps. Outside, there is a basketball court, and toddlers will be able to ...

  7. List of Latin phrases (P) - Wikipedia

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    per ardua ad astra: through adversity to the stars: Motto of the Royal, Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Air Forces, the U. S. State of Kansas and of several schools. The phrase is used by Latin Poet Virgil in the Aeneid; also used in H. Rider Haggard's novel The People of the Mist. per aspera ad astra: through hardships to the stars

  8. List of Latin phrases (M) - Wikipedia

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    Latin Translation Notes Macte animo! Generose puer sic itur ad astra: Young, cheer up! This is the way to the skies. Motto of Academia da Força Aérea (Air Force Academy) of the Brazilian Air Force macte virtute sic itur ad astra: those who excel, thus reach the stars

  9. Elon Musk foundation funds new school near Space X ...

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    Ad Astra (which means “to the stars” in Latin) is located in rural Bastrop, Texas, outside Austin, just five minutes from a corporate complex that’s home to SpaceX, the Boring Company and ...