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Getting a job at NASA is not easy. For this one has to do some special courses. As soon as you get a job in NASA, your life can be set. The salary of those working in NASA is in crores. World famous Sunita Williams is a NASA astronaut. Sunita Williams has been stuck in space with her partner since June 2024. He is expected to return only in February 2025.
On June 5, two American astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Willmore, were launched into space from the International Space Station (ISS). Since then, people all over the world have been searching for astronaut salary in NASA. The career of an astronaut is very exciting as well as full of challenges. Getting a job as an astronaut is not within everyone’s reach. If you also want to become an astronaut in NASA, let’s know the complete process.
How to become an astronaut in NASA?
To become an astronaut in NASA or ISRO, a master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field from any recognized institution is required. Must include Engineering, Biology, Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics subject. Must have at least 3 years of work experience in the relevant field or 1,000 hours spent as a pilot-in-command after completing a master’s degree in these subjects.
What skills are needed to become an astronaut?
NASA looks for a variety of skills in its astronauts. Like NASA, you will be tested for certain qualifications to become an astronaut in ISRO. Astronaut candidates are required to complete physical tests in addition to leadership, teamwork and communication skills to qualify for NASA’s long-duration space flight. It is quite difficult. In this the candidate is tested at several levels. You can pass this process with your understanding, wisdom and patience.
The Astronaut Selection Board reviews applications to select astronauts for NASA. NASA’s Astronaut Selection Board evaluates each candidate’s qualifications. The board then invites a small group of the most qualified candidates to an interview at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Candidates selected in the first interview are called again for the second interview. After being selected to become an astronaut, one has to complete 2 years of rigorous training.
Salary of an astronaut in NASA
According to media reports, NASA astronauts are paid according to the General Service (GS) pay scale used for US civilian employees. As per 2024 GS rates, the salary ranges from $84,365 (Rs. 70,79,910 in INR) to $115,079 (Rs. 96,57,429). However, the astronaut salary for 2024 is listed on the NASA website as $152,258 (Rs. 1,27,75,968.78 in Indian Rupees) per year.
What positions are available in NASA?
You don’t have to be a scientist or an astronaut to get a job at NASA. You can apply for many other vacancies according to your qualifications. In NASA and ISRO, jobs keep coming for many posts like Scientist, Engineer, Writer, IT Specialist, Human Resource Specialist, Accountant, Photographer and Videographer. You can check the vacancy updates posted on any institute website.