The ISS is scheduled to deorbit in the early 2030s. US officials are concerned over a potential gap in the country's orbital presence.

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    • orrk@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 months ago

      well, I think he meant: Per aspera ad astra

      just remember that almost all older languages had fewer nouns and verbs, so “thorns” here is referring to difficulty and obstruction

      so more meaningfully translated, this old Latin saying is closer to “through great treachery is the path to the stars”

    • Red Army Dog Cooper@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      9 months ago

      theythey have the qote mixed up its Ad Astra Per Aspare, To the stars through dificalties… you see it everywhere in Kansas