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Artemis II: Astronauts Returning Home After Spectacular Flyby of Moon
The four astronauts returned on regular federal salaries of about $152,000, with no bonus, overtime or hazard pay, NASA said.
- On Wednesday, the Artemis II crew aboard the Orion spacecraft prepared for a Friday splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, concluding a historic 10-day lunar mission.
- During the historic lunar flyby, the crew reached 252,756 miles from Earth, shattering the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 during their seven-hour journey around the Moon.
- NASA astronauts receive no performance bonuses, overtime, or hazard pay despite the mission's inherent risks; they earn about $152,000 annually plus a daily stipend of about $5 for incidentals.
- President Donald Trump praised the crew and promised a White House reception, telling them, "I'll ask for your autograph," as the team prepares for Friday's historic return.
- Future exploration plans include Artemis III next year to test lunar landers, followed by Artemis IV in 2028, which aims to return astronauts to the moon's surface.
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Artemis II’s astronauts are on their way home—a six-figure salary but no overtime or hazard pay awaits them back on Earth
Despite making history for the entire human race, Artemis II astronauts are paid a humble salary of about $152,000—on par with mid-career desk jobs and skilled trades careers.
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You will be surprised to know that the annual salary of astronauts, specifically those of Artemis II, is not as "astronomic" as you might believe.
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Artemis II: Astronauts returning home after spectacular flyby of moon
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On board the Orion capsule, the four astronauts of Artemis 2 make a historic journey around the Moon. But then, how much do these extreme explorers really earn? Perhaps less than one might have thought.
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