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NASA hires astronauts for moon missions with $165,000 salary
NASA seeks new astronauts to live and work on the moon with $164,395 annual salary.
In brief
NASA seeks new astronauts to live and work on the moon with $164,395 annual salary. NASA is hiring astronauts to live and work on the moon with a $164,395 salary per year, requiring US citizenship, a STEM degree, and professional experience. Originally reported by Dailymail.
NASA hires astronauts for moon missions
NASA is hiring new astronauts to live and work on the moon with a $164,395 annual salary.
Application deadline for moon missions
Applications open now until 11:59pm EST on December 3 for moon missions.
Basic requirements for moon astronauts
Candidates need US citizenship and a master's degree in a STEM field.
Alternative qualifications for STEM degrees
Two years of doctoral work, medical degrees, or Test Pilot School completion count as master's degrees.
Professional experience needed
At least three years of related professional experience after qualifying education.
Flight experience requirements
Pilots need 750 hours in high-performance jets or 1,500 total flight hours in fixed-wing aircraft.
Physical and medical standards
Candidates must meet strict medical and security clearances, plus physical standards.
Mission challenges
Astronauts will work in dangerous, life-threatening situations and confined spaces for long periods.
Isolation and separation requirements
Candidates must be willing to deploy for 12 months or longer with extreme isolation and separation from loved ones.
Training program duration
Selected candidates undergo a two-year training program before final selection.
Historical context of astronaut selection
NASA has selected over 370 astronauts since the 1960s, with the last round in 2024.
Public interest in moon missions
Aspiring astronauts on X have expressed interest, including those with no professional qualifications.
The essence
NASA is hiring astronauts to live and work on the moon with a $164,395 salary per year, requiring US citizenship, a STEM degree, and professional experience.
