Space
How Long Do Astronauts Stay on the ISS? Rotations and Records
Six months used to be the standard tour on the International Space Station. Budgets, spacecraft and the occasional emergency have changed that. Here is how it works now.
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Space
How Much Do NASA Astronauts Make? Salary, Pay Grades and Military Pay
Astronauts are government employees or service members, not contractors with flight bonuses. Here is what NASA and the federal pay tables say about their salaries.