Astronautism, which many people dream of, attracts attention with their dangerous tasks and challenging conditions. But the old NASA According to the astronaut Nicole Stott, this profession does not bring as high salary as it is thought.
Speaking to Lad Bible, Stott said, “Not much. Civil service. Astronautism is not made to make a lot of money,” he said.
Stott took part in two tasks during his career, stayed in space for more than 100 days, international with STS-128 in 2009 Space He went to the station (ISS) and served for three months.
How much is the astronaut salary?
According to NASA data, astronaut salaries are $ 152 thousand 258 annually. This figure can change according to education and experience.
For example, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, which was trapped in ISS for 9 months in recent months, appeared to receive only about a thousand dollars in addition to their salaries.
Former astronaut Cady Coleman said he received 4 dollars daily in his 159-day duty in 2010-2011.
HIGHEST WAGE Area astronaut
In history, Neil Armstrong was the highest salary name on the Apollo 11 flight in 1969. Armstrong earned 27 thousand 401 dollars annually.
Those who want to be astronaut need to meet NASA’s tough physical and mental criteria and complete a long education process.
NASA opens a new astronaut class every two years and only 0.08 percent of applications.
