NASA Astronauts Compensation for Extra Space Days
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Science
March 20, 2025 16:14
- NASA astronauts receive $5 per day for incidental costs during extended space missions, despite 278 extra days in space.
NASA Astronauts Compensation for Extended Space Stay
Astronauts are federal employees and do not get paid overtime. Williams and Wilmore spent 278 extra days in space due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft.
Compensation Details:
- Official travel orders treat astronauts like federal workers.
- Astronauts receive $5 per day for incidental costs.
- Additional $1,430 compensation for 286 extra space days.
Despite the minimal compensation, the astronauts, Williams and Wilmore, enjoyed their extended stay in space.