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Originally Posted by roguedog
So cool. And WOW on the phd from MIT.
How does the program work? I assume the candidates get paid during training?
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Yes, they are NASA employees..pretty much like military pay.
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The pay grades for civilian astronauts are GS-11 through GS-14, based on academic achievements and experience. Currently, a GS-11 astronaut starts at $64,724 per year; a GS-14 astronaut can earn up to $141,715 in annual salary
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If in the military, stay in the military.
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Military astronauts are detailed to the Johnson Space Center and remain on active duty for pay, benefits, leave, and similar military matters.
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