Latest News About How Much Do Astronauts Get Paid

Updated 2026-04-18 09:01

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NASA Astronauts Return From Extended Space Stay—And Earn $5 Per Day!

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth after nine unexpected months on the ISS, earning just $5 a day in incidental pay. Propulsion issues with Boeing's Starliner left them waiting, ultimately returning via SpaceX Crew Dragon. New crew steps in for a six-month mission as debates on astronaut compensation surface.

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