Ad astra per aspera

HELP !
Can anyone tell me what the phrase "Ad Astar Per Aspera" means in English ? Even if you only know a part of it, please email me at Thunt4@towson.edu Thanks!

Ad astra per aspera means 'to the stars through difficulties' and is the state motto of Kansas ( USA ).
More state mottoes in Latin at the link below.

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